Project Manager (Drug Development)
Job Location:
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 65 - 71
Posted:
25 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Title:Contract Project Manager
Location: 100% Remote
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Pay Rate Range: $65.00 - $71.94/hr. on W2
HERES WHAT YOULL DO
Role Overview
Job Responsibilities
Basic Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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:
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
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.
Job Title:Contract Project Manager
Location: 100% Remote
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Pay Rate Range: $65.00 - $71.94/hr. on W2
HERES WHAT YOULL 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
- Bachelors 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.
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
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