Senior Project Manager, Clinical Development

Iambic Therapeutics

. Lead planning, execution, and tracking of project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with program milestones and corporate goals .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, focusing on timeline management, cross-functional coordination, and vendor relationship oversight. Proficient in developing and maintaining project plans while ensuring compliance with regulatory processes.

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Project ManagementOncology ExperienceRegulatory Submission ProcessesPMP CertificationVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTimeline ManagementResource ForecastingRisk AssessmentBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetSharePointConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryClinical OperationsOncologyPharmacovigilance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, execution, and tracking of project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with program milestones and corporate goals
Support third-party vendor relationships, including oversight of scope, deliverables, timelines, and performance
Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed project plans across development workstreams
Perform scenario planning, resource forecasting, risk assessments, and budget tracking
Partner with Clinical Operations to develop, update, and track clinical study timelines and critical path activities from study start-up through execution
Facilitate internal team meetings by creating agendas, capturing minutes and decisions, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through
Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, timelines, and meeting records
Monitor progress, identify risks, delays, and resource gaps, and support mitigation strategies
Foster communication among Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, Data Management, CMC, and DMPK

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a science, healthcare, or business-related discipline with 7+ years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience
Oncology experience preferred
Proven ability to manage timelines, cross-functional coordination, and third-party vendor relationships
Familiarity with regulatory submission processes
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across disciplines and levels
Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar
PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must live in San Diego or be willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid healthcare
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life insurance
401K matching
Uncapped vacation
Onsite gym
Onsite dining
State-of-the-art facility
Easy access to great places to live and play