KBI Biopharma · 7 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $164K/yr
8+ years expKBI Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on providing exemplary client service. The Senior Program Manager will manage project teams, ensure effective project and business management, and serve as the primary client account manager, driving business delivery and fostering client relationships.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for relationship and account management for assigned clients/portfolios
Cultivates Client relationship and escalates any Client and team concerns through appropriate leadership channels
Manages client expectations efficiently. Maintains strong working relationships with all client representatives. Able to mend and/or develop client relationships
Support PM-VOC process and work to identify and address opportunities to improve client service
Primary point of contact for all Client communications and coordination of third-party vendor and project needs
Manages project timelines through all phases of development, from project award and kick-off through close-out
Ensures that projects are conducted on time, within scope and budget, and meet Client agreed-upon quality standards and expectations through cross-functional project team alignment
Develops, manages, and updates project plans in a timely manner. Communicates project status, progress, timelines, changes in schedule, scope changes, technical and/or quality issues to all relevant personnel in the company, and with the Client
Schedules, facilitates and documents program related client team meetings, including issuance of agenda, action items, meeting minutes, client communications, etc
Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority by casting a clear vision of project objectives/priorities and motivate the team to achieve them. Able to resolve conflict and foster collaborative partnerships with others to achieve peak performance with some assistance from manager or delegate
Analyzes risk, establishes contingency plans and identifies trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating action. Gathers stakeholder input and ranks the top project risks in terms of total impact
Facilitates discussion regarding portfolio priorities (resolving resource conflicts)
Schedules and facilitates strategic client discussions and Joint Steering Committee meetings as required with Senior/Executive Leadership participation and support. Generates meeting minutes and actions items for follow-up
Manages the technical and strategic development of the program drawing on relevant Technical leadership from across the organization. This process includes generating and presenting resulting proposals and change orders to the client as appropriate
Directs and supports the client with project strategy. Able to suggest and be involved in the implementation of improvements to systems and processes; support PMO with PLF readiness as required
Manages all contractual and financial aspects of the project, including finalization of change order and subsequent amendments, monthly budget reviews, forecasting, materials review, assessment of work performed and appropriate Client invoicing and vendor payments
Assists Business Development Department in development of proposals as needed
Acts as a contributing member of Program Management Organization
Manage the site goals and objectives (Balanced Score Card) for self and team
Leads or contributes to departmental initiatives as appropriate, including procedure development and improvement
Cross-site portfolio leadership OR process ownership; work with PMO and local team to continuously improve PM and project delivery practices. May own a PMO process, responsible for training tools and associated change management
Represent or deputize for PMO senior staff as required
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum bachelor's degree required, preferably in science or related discipline
PMP certification (current or planned in the future)
Minimum 8 years industry experience, with 5 years or more direct project management experience
Line management experience and completion of relevant training an advantage
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices
Proficiency in English required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Annual bonus structure for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid PTO and holidays
Sabbatical program
401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days
Employee recognition programs
Company
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.47MKey Investors
JSR
2025-10-01Corporate Round· $99.87M
2016-12-08Series Unknown
2009-09-22Series Unknown· $9.6M
Leadership Team
Marykay Marchigiani
Chief Financial Officer
Peter Carbone
Chief Operating Officer
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