Project Manager
Location: San Diego, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead complex projects that support life-changing therapies.
PolyPeptide is a global leader in peptide development and manufacturing. We are seeking a Project Manager to drive custom development and manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery. This role is critical to ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with quality and regulatory expectations.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing customer projects while serving as the primary point of contact for internal teams and clients. This role ensures clear communication, effective problem solving, and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage projects from initiation through completion
Develop and maintain project timelines, scope, and execution plans
Lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across departments
Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and updates
Monitor project progress and address risks or issues proactively
Track scope changes and manage out-of-scope activities
Lead project meetings, including agendas and status reporting
Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to support delivery and invoicing
Contribute to process improvements within the Project Management Office
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business (advanced degree preferred)
3–5 years of project management experience, ideally in pharma, biotech, or CDMO
PMP or similar certification is a plus
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join PolyPeptide
Be part of a global leader in peptide manufacturing
Lead impactful projects supporting innovative therapies
Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and technical industry
If you are a driven project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.
Salary $79k-$84k
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PolyPeptide Group AG with its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a focused Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) which specializes in the development and manufacturing of synthetic peptides and oligonucleotides used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or intermediates in therapeutic products. It also produces a range of generic peptides and peptides used in cosmetics. The Group mainly serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies. By supporting its customers, PolyPeptide contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide provides its offering from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its active custom projects pipeline reflects the opportunities from novel drug therapies in development to fight both widespread and rare diseases. Established in 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
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