KBI Biopharma · 15 hours ago
Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKBI Biopharma is a dynamic company looking for a Program Manager to serve as the primary client account and relationship manager. The role involves managing project timelines, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing the financial aspects of projects while leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Client Management : Responsible for relationship and account management for assigned clients/portfolios
Cultivates Client relationship and escalates any Client and team concerns through appropriate leadership channels
Primary point of contact for all Client communications and coordination of third-party vendor and project needs
Supports PM-VOC process and works to identify and address opportunities to improve client service
Program Management
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, seeking direction and support from PMO leadership as required
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
Business/Financial Management
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
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
Supports PMO with PLF readiness as required. May generate or contribute project-specific information and status updates, and present at scheduled cross-department meetings
Assists Business Development Department in development of proposals as needed
PMO Support
Acts as a contributing member of Program Management Organization
Leads or contributes to departmental initiatives as appropriate, including procedure development and improvement
Develop and support achieving site goals and objectives (Balanced Score Card)
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 5 years industry experience, with some direct project management experience
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices
Proficiency in English required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Client interface and strong negotiating skills an advantage
Strong attention to detail
Well organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to make and meet commitments
Company
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (11)
2023 (18)
2022 (26)
2021 (14)
2020 (21)
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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