LHH partnered with a local company to recruit for a Project Manager in Alameda, CA.

Project Manager

Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $150,000–$160,000 base salary + 10% bonus + RSUs
Employment Type: Exempt, Full‑Time

Key Focus Areas

• Support commercialization efforts for new pipeline molecules through disciplined financial execution

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with PSC Subject Matter Experts to understand procurement plans, project scope, timelines, and manufacturing strategies

• Track outsourced manufacturing activities across the full lifecycle, including raw materials, APIs, drug substance, drug product, testing, packaging, labeling, and shipment

• Monitor and reconcile purchase orders, ensuring alignment with contracts, scope changes, and internal policies

• Improve and mature budget tracking and accrual processes that are currently evolving

• Address gaps in supplier spend monitoring and SOX documentation consistency

• Provide oversight for high‑value suppliers, including the top manufacturing partners with annual spend exceeding $10M

• Lead quarterly expense and invoicing reviews with suppliers and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Legal

• Coordinate monthly accrual updates with PSC teams and ensure timely, accurate reporting to Finance

• Support forecasting activities by organizing PO and expense data and consolidating inputs from PSC stakeholders

• Serve as a primary point of contact between PSC and Finance for questions related to budgets, accruals, invoicing, and purchase orders

• Ensure adherence to SOX requirements and support audit readiness through strong documentation practices

• Contribute to material valuation and master data management efforts as needed

• Provide project management support for new initiatives, systems, or process improvements

• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

• Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification preferred

• 5–9 years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or supply chain within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

• Strong background in biotech manufacturing, CMC, or R&D environments (required)

• Demonstrated experience managing cross‑functional initiatives and multiple competing priorities

• Solid financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, accruals, and expense tracking

• Proven ability to work closely with Finance teams or in finance‑adjacent roles

• Experience driving process improvement through data analysis and stakeholder engagement

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing lifecycle

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and familiarity with BI analytics tools

• Ability to communicate effectively across technical, operational, and financial teams

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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