The Opportunity

The Senior Manager will be part of the Technical Product Management team in Technical Development & Operations (TD&O) and work closely with the Technical Product Managers (TPMs), Technical Product Leaders (TPLs) and subject matter experts (SMEs) to drive effective execution of TD&O deliverables through program and project management support. The ideal candidate is highly organized and passionate about contributing to a strong team in a patient-centric environment.

What You Will Contribute

Provide support and facilitation of dynamic, cross-functional OneCMC Teams, including meeting scheduling, developing agendas, writing and distributing meeting summaries, and tracking goals and action items to completion
Monitor fully integrated project schedules capturing all manufacturing activities and resources needed in accordance with corporate goals, scope, budget, and risks
Establish strong partnerships with internal and external team members to enhance high-performing teams that will achieve ambitious goals
Assist TPMs in risk management of product manufacturing, proactively identifying risks, developing strategies to address them appropriately, and driving the teams to overcome issues and challenges
Support teams in effective decision-making and risk/opportunity scenario planning
Collaborate with SMEs and TPMs to develop and manage TD&O product team budgets in
Coordinate timely TD&O document review/approval to support development, manufacturing, Regulatory and Quality activities
Implement new processes and process improvement initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Technical Product Management function

What We Seek

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 5 years of cGMP manufacturing product/project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; additional CMC technical experience preferred
Strong understanding of drug development, including in-depth knowledge of CMC functions
Highly skilled at working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contractors to drive results and meet company objectives, including ability to influence in a matrix organization
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment
Knowledgeable in cGMP manufacturing and CMC regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals
Self-directed and proactive with ability to function independently, exercise good judgment and respond quickly and effectively to changing environments
Technical proficiency with project management tools; strong computer skills and experience with software such as Smartsheet, Excel and SharePoint
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and effectively communicate key messages from complex discussions
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
A background in rare diseases, oligonucleotide or biologics therapeutics
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Project management skills, along with problem solving, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, influencing skills, and team building skills
Ability to travel to Avidity’s San Diego headquarters approximately twice per year for company development weeks and occasional in-person collaboration.
Demonstrated curiosity and openness to integrating AI-powered tools to enhance functional processes, support data-informed decisions, and drive innovative outcomes across teams.

What We Will Provide To You

The base salary range for this role is $170k - $190k. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes the opportunity for annual bonus as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

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Senior Manager, Technical Product Management