Project Manager – Clinical Projects - Torrance

Why this role matters

Clinical projects require strong coordination, clear communication, and disciplined execution. As the Project Manager, you will help ensure each project is delivered with the right balance of scope, cost, quality, timeline, regulatory expectations, and customer satisfaction.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization while building trusted relationships with both internal partners and external customers.

What you will do

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of customer clinical projects from initiation through completion

Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables

Serve as the central point of contact for customers and internal project teams

Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to keep work aligned, accountable, and moving forward

Monitor project scope and identify risks, bottlenecks, and out-of-scope activities

Drive milestone adherence and support on-time delivery

Coordinate with Supply Chain on deliveries and Commercial Operations on invoicing

Organize and lead internal and external project meetings

Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, project updates, status reports, and presentations

Communicate project progress clearly and consistently to customers and stakeholders

Escalate blocking issues and support timely decision-making

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and project execution

Share lessons learned and contribute to local and global continuous improvement initiatives

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related discipline

3 to 5 years of project management experience

Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders

Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, regulated environment

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools

Preferred experience

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environments

PMP or other project management certification

Advanced degree in a related discipline

Experience working directly with customers or external partners

What makes you a strong fit

You are someone who can bring structure to complexity. You know how to keep teams aligned, ask the right questions, identify risks early, and communicate clearly when priorities shift. You are comfortable working with customers and internal teams, and you enjoy being the person who helps move important work across the finish line.

Why join PolyPeptide

At PolyPeptide, you will be part of a quality-driven organization supporting clinical and pharmaceutical programs with real-world impact. You will work with experienced teams, contribute to meaningful customer projects, and help improve how we deliver across the business.

If you are looking for a role where your project leadership, communication skills, and problem-solving ability can make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: $85k - $105k

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.