Full-Time
Senior Program Manager
Posted on 5/9/2024
Cellares
51-200 employees
Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently
Compensation Overview
$90k - $210kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Bridgewater, NJ.
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of program management experience
- Experience working within a GMP environment
- Experience with project management tools, such as Smartsheet, task management tools, and resource management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to pivot and complete other tasks as they arise, possibly outside regular scope of work
- Must have strong communication skills
- Skilled at working on multiple simultaneous projects
- Strong problem solving and triaging skills
- Ability to keep time management at top of mind
- Experience with generating and managing Gantt charts
- Self-motivated and passionate about advancing the field of cell therapies
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- Generate program related documentation, including but not limited to charters, budgets, timelines, communication templates, status dashboards, tracking tools, presentation decks, and final reports
- Speak to Cellares Company Roadmap amongst project teams by communicating priorities, as well as communicating schedule & milestone that affect overall critical path bi-directionally
- Communication and coordination across departments, and managing project interdependencies
- Coordinating with internal cross-functional stakeholders to translate internal stakeholder requests into project plans
- Investigate and resolve problems, identifying root cause, and propose process improvements through clear communication with internal teams
- Identify and coordinate appropriate internal resources, while managing data delivery processes, project risks, and the successful execution of our portfolio of business projects
- Assist with program documentation and define project phase gates in conjunction with other program/project managers and quality team
- Drive productivity amongst the different teams whilst managing program budgets
Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) that combines both processes in one facility. Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology uses an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity, reduces costs, and lowers failure rates compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and has formed partnerships to automate the manufacturing of CAR-T cell therapies. Cellares aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$373M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 17%1 year growth
↑ 38%2 year growth
↑ 99%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $380M worldwide capacity reservation and supply agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb underscores Cellares' strong market position and growth potential.
- The launch of Cell Q, the world's first automated cGMP QC workcell, demonstrates Cellares' commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.
- The addition of industry veteran Christi Shaw to the advisory board brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the company.
What critics are saying
- The complexity of integrating advanced technologies like the Cell Shuttle and Cell Q could lead to operational challenges and delays.
- The highly competitive biotechnology sector requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, which can be resource-intensive.
What makes Cellares unique
- Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, unlike traditional CDMOs.
- Their proprietary 'Smart Factory' technology, including automated single-use cartridge systems, significantly boosts productivity and reduces costs and process failure rates.
- Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Lyell highlight their industry credibility and advanced capabilities.
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