Program Manager, Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization

Job overview

The Program Manager, Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) role is onsite in Alameda, CA. Compensation is $140,000–$200,000 per year. The role supports GeneFab, a contract manufacturing and synthetic biology biofoundry focused on cell and gene therapies. The manager leads cross-functional programs across the product development lifecycle, coordinating technical work, sponsor collaboration, regulatory readiness, resources, budgets, and risks. The role’s shared-accountability approach is intended to align internal teams and sponsors around program outcomes and delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead workstreams within Integrated Project Teams and co-own program outcomes
• facilitate team and steering committee meetings
• drive governance escalations and improve PMO frameworks
• lead end-to-end program execution from therapeutic design through regulatory submission readiness
• align synthetic biology, process development, analytical development, MSAT, quality control, and manufacturing
• coordinate knowledge transfer
• co-lead CMC regulatory strategy and submission content roadmaps
• serve as primary sponsor and client contact
• manage scope, deliverables, budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and risks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

crdmo

cell and gene therapy

cmc program management

integrated project delivery

biotechnology

regulatory submissions

sponsor partnership

alameda ca

genefab

$140k–$200k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field required. Requires 5–8+ years of CMC program management experience across the full CMC lifecycle; advanced degree and PMP/IPD/Lean training are preferred or a plus.

About the employer

GeneFab is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.