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.
