Senior Program Manager - New Product Introduction (Contract)

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

The Senior Program Manager - New Product Introduction (Contract) is a key member of Alamar’s PMO, partnering with leaders and subject-matter experts to drive complex new product development programs in scientific discovery and clinical diagnostics. The role operates in an innovation-focused, fast-paced, hypergrowth organization.

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for providing leadership to cross-functional program teams and takes ownership of program planning and execution. Their judgement and innate leadership skills will enable anticipation of obstacles and align the organization around them to arrive at the best outcomes.

Being part of the PMO team, the individual will also be involved in improving processes and metrics. They also need to be comfortable operating in regulated environments. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale, complex, and cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful outcomes. Manage scope, resources, budgets, risks, and timelines with a focus on execution excellence 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance and insights to shape key decisions
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, mentoring and coaching team members
• Produce project documentation, including project plans, budget worksheets, reports, and executive presentations
• Manage all relevant stakeholders by effectively communicating with the larger organization to ensure timely decision-making
• Support quality system and infrastructure improvement efforts and corporate processes as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience in project and program management, including prior experience in the biotechnology or medical device industry
• Track record of successful leadership of complex new product development programs
• Demonstrated success operating within Quality Systems for in vitro diagnostics or medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to lead, align objectives across various functional areas, anticipate risks, and manage conflicts
• Strong judgment, organizational and communication skills
• High learning agility, ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

The base salary range for this contract position is $60/hour - $80/hour benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.