Program Manager, Pharma

Qualifications 2+ years of program management experience, and 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. B.S. or M.S. in life sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields. Effective communication (verbal and written), well organized, collaborative with peers. Preferred Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 3+ years of program management experience, PMP / PgMP certification. Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs. Excellent communication across a diverse group of stakeholders. Must be able to tailor messaging to each audience. Experience with program planning and coordination, aligning with organizational strategy. Cross-functional team influence. Without direct reports, this role must influence and drive task completion from multiple stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting experience to guide cross-functional teams toward achieving program objectives. Understanding and implementation of change management during program lifecycle. Extensive experience with MS Project and/or SmartSheet. Pay Range Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000/per year This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits Varda offers a comprehensive

benefits package designed to support health, financial well‑being, and a high‑quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full‑time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of

benefits): Health & Wellness Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers) Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause

benefits via Maven Clinic Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents Financial & Retirement Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested) $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement Relocation support for new hires, if needed Workplace Experience &

Perks Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations Complimentary EV charging ITAR

Requirements Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license. “US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum). E-Verify Statement Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program. E-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice Read more Read more Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit,

qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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