What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, CMC Project Manager position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Director of CMC Project Management for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading biopharmaceutical company in South San Francisco, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Hybrid, onsite in South San Francisco, CA
Position Title: Associate Director, CMC Project Management
Position Type: One-year contract
Pay rate: $60-90/hour
Be at the forefront of innovative small molecule drug development as the Associate Director of Project Management, CMC. You will play a pivotal leadership role within our dynamic CMC department, driving the advancement of high-impact therapeutics from early chemistry through manufacturing and clinical supply. As a key strategic partner, you will help shape and execute the next generation of breakthrough medicines in a collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment.
Join a passionate team where your expertise in project management empowers scientific innovation and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with cross-functional leaders across CMC, Drug Development, QA, Regulatory, and external partners to deliver on ambitious program objectives and timelines with precision and agility.
Responsibilities
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Workplace: Hybrid, onsite in South San Francisco, CA
Position Title: Associate Director, CMC Project Management
Position Type: One-year contract
Pay rate: $60-90/hour
Be at the forefront of innovative small molecule drug development as the Associate Director of Project Management, CMC. You will play a pivotal leadership role within our dynamic CMC department, driving the advancement of high-impact therapeutics from early chemistry through manufacturing and clinical supply. As a key strategic partner, you will help shape and execute the next generation of breakthrough medicines in a collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment.
Join a passionate team where your expertise in project management empowers scientific innovation and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with cross-functional leaders across CMC, Drug Development, QA, Regulatory, and external partners to deliver on ambitious program objectives and timelines with precision and agility.
Responsibilities
- Lead & Empower: Steer multiple small molecule CMC projects as the project management lead, championing clear goals and proactive planning.
- Drive Execution: Architect and manage robust, cross-functional project plans, including detailed timelines and budgets. Ensure milestones are met with operational efficiency and scientific rigor.
- Partner for Success: Forge productive partnerships with CDMOs and other external collaborators, aligning on timelines for drug substance, drug product, and clinical supply chain. Facilitate seamless cross-organizational communication and alignment.
- Anticipate & Resolve: Identify and mitigate program risks, adapting quickly to evolving priorities.
- Communicate Progress: Keep the pulse of every program, maintaining up-to-date project plans and transparently sharing progress toward key development milestones across the organization.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Own the structure and output of project meetings—setting agendas, tracking actions, and driving accountability for timely decisions.
- Inform & Align: Prepare impactful updates and summaries for executive leadership and company-wide communications, ensuring broad alignment and momentum.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee CMC department budgets, contracts, and purchase orders. Work hand-in-hand with Finance to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
- Optimize & Elevate: Develop project management best practices, harmonizing processes/systems to maximize efficiency and drive continuous improvement across programs.
- Cultivate Team Excellence: Promote a collaborative, positive, and results-oriented culture—empowering teams to excel in a matrixed, entrepreneurial setting.
- A highly motivated project manager with a BS/MS in a scientific discipline and 5 years of progressive, hands-on CMC project management experience within drug development.
- Proven expertise leading small molecule CMC programs from concept through execution in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
- Adept at navigating complex, matrixed teams and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships (CMC, Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, etc.), both internally and externally (CDMO/CRO).
- An authority in managing CMC contracts, budgets, and purchase orders, with a sharp eye for process and financial oversight.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Excels in dynamic, small-company environments—flexible, entrepreneurial, and driven to learn and adapt.
- Exceptional communicator and relationship builder; influences, inspires and energizes cross-functional teams.
- Solutions-oriented, persuasive and collaborative—quickly identifies and resolves challenges, elevating ideas and team dynamics.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and ability to create compelling presentations.
#P1
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $60 - $90
