Program Manager / Senior Program Manager, Life Science

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future. Eligible employees enjoy:

✔ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✔ Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)

✔ Voluntary Life Insurance Options

✔ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

✔ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

✔ 10 Days of Vacation (PTO)

✔ 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $149,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

Argonaut Program Managers (PMs) are responsible for managing cross-functional activities for a portfolio of clients in domestic and international markets, overseeing all aspects and management of development and/or cGMP manufacturing projects. PMs are accountable for project scope development, creating comprehensive schedules, monitoring deliverables and milestones, contributing to feasibility studies, and marshalling internal colleagues and subject matter experts to deliver on-time and on-budget for Argonaut clientele.

This role is 100% on-site position Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance.

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

The successful candidate will work out of our offices based in Carlsbad CA - this is not a remote position

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

Proven multi-tasking skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, motivate teams, work within aggressive timelines collaboratively with cross-functional departments; capable of effectively managing competing priorities; presenting ideas clearly and concisely

Exceptional client service/focus and interpersonal skills; work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; exceptional oral and written communication skills

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.

As a condition of employment, employees are required to review and sign certain company agreements and policies, including a confidential information agreement and an arbitration agreement for the resolution of employment-related disputes, in accordance with applicable law.

Background checks are conducted to support workplace productivity, safety, and security by ensuring applicant backgrounds and qualifications are suitable for the position being considered.

It is the policy of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc., as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on finalist(s) for all positions. These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity, and conducted pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, verification with educational institutions or licensing/credentialing boards; standard criminal checks; employment verification; and other pertinent information and resources.

Employment offers will generally be made after successful completion of applicable background check(s). However, any offers of employment made prior to completion of the background check(s) shall be contingent upon successful completion of the check(s). Finalist(s) may be rejected if they provide inaccurate or untruthful information, do not fully participate in a required background check, or do not sign or complete a required form.