Biopharma Program Manager

Category: Life Science

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Reference:  BH-392102

Yoh Life Sciences is hiring for a Biopharma Program Manager onsite in Carlsbad, CA.   The individual will need to have experience working for a CDMO providing fill/finish services.  This role will be fully ONSITE in Carlsbad, CA. 

Title:  Program Manager
Salary:   $110,000 - 149,000 DOE 
Location:  Carlsbad, CA (ONSITE)
Industry:   Biopharmaceuticals


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Lead, build and oversee multiple cross-functional project teams of representatives from relevant functions; chair internal and customer project teams

  • Develop full-scale project plans / schedules with work breakdown structure; define, track, and maintain accountability for milestones, schedules, and timelines

  • Responsible for overall project knowledge and execution according to agreed upon deliverables and timelines

  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path and go / no-go decisions

  • Perform risk assessments and propose risk mitigation strategies for projects

  • Prepare weekly / monthly reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations

  • Communicate all project issues / needs to both internal and external stakeholders, and provide frequent presentations on project status to Executive Management

  • Customer contact on all project related issues and communication; ensure appropriate and timely communication is maintained

  • Evaluate, highlight, and escalate unresolved issues, potential obstacles, and resource constraints to supervisor and / or key stakeholders

  • Represent the "Voice of the Client" while maintaining primary allegiance to Argonaut and colleagues

  • Assist and contribute as needed to the quoting process for Change Orders and new business opportunities

  • Communicate any changes in project scope with internal teams and Business Development; communicate clearly to the clients and ensure changes are fully documented

  • Assist Business Development in maintaining and nurturing client relationships

  • Strategic portfolio overview within Commercial/Program Management Organization

  • Identify, contribute to, and lead internal initiatives for continuous improvement of business processes, project delivery and profitability

  • Change management and training of colleagues within and outside the department aimed at improving performance on projects

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific related discipline (BSc / MSc / B Eng / MEng Chemistry / Molecular Biology / Engineering or relevant discipline; project Management accreditation (PMP preferred).

  • Minimum of 3 years of project management experience (life science CMO / CDMO preferred); Strong working knowledge of laboratory techniques and manufacturing.

  • Experience with ERP software (Netsuite preferred), MS Office (MS Excel a must), MS Project (or similar Project Management platforms such as Jira) and MasterControl (or similar QMS)

  • Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills; results oriented

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving / solutions orientation; intellectual curiosity

  • Thrives on collaboration, openness, and a shared sense of purpose - able to influence without authority; capable of working independently as required

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Estimated Min Rate: $110000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $149000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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Posted on 01-14-2026

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