Project Manager

Title: Project Manager (Drug Development)

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Location: 100% Remote
Job Description:

VARITE is looking for qualified Contract Project Manager (Remote)

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American biotechnology company that develops cancer immunotherapy products with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy - a cell-based therapy which relies on chimeric antigen receptors and T cells.

WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Pay Rate Range: $65.00 - $71.94/hr. on W2

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
Role Overview

• The Project Manager (PM) supports Global Program Managers by contributing to the maintenance of project documentation, including timelines, meeting materials, and risk registers.
• This role is primarily focused on operational coordination, tracking project deliverables, and facilitating execution activities under the direction of senior program leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate progress on project deliverables, key milestones, and potential risks.
• Support the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including schedules, meeting summaries, and action item trackers.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings, develop agendas, and ensure follow-up on assigned actions.
• Manage SharePoint access for project teams.
• Partner with functional leads to drive timely execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Identify and escalate issues and risks to senior program managers.
• Update and maintain functional plans utilizing Planisware.
• Maintain accuracy and currency of project management systems and tools.
• May support Development organization process improvement work streams.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or related discipline, and 3+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management or operational roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.
• Solid understanding of drug development processes and team collaboration dynamics.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Background in oncology or cell therapy is a plus, though not required.
• Experience working with enterprise planning tools; familiarity with Planisware is preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint.

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.