Vice President, Program Management Pharma at Varda Space Industries

About VardaLow Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL (coming soon).Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.About This RoleOur pharmaceutical team is looking for a highly motivated and effective Vice President of Program Management who will support our efforts in improving therapeutics with microgravity. This is an opportunity in an exciting area of growth for Varda where you will get to shape Vardas pharma culture and play a significant role in establishing the low Earth orbit this role you will report to the Chief Science Officer.ResponsibilitiesManage external programs from early-stage development through production of clinical trial materialsEnsure project deliverables meet expectations for quality cost and scheduleFacilitate and organize programmatic reviews and external-facing presentationsTravel as needed to support external programsPartner with subject matter experts and technical leads to overcome challenges and programmatic risks as they ariseOwn overall pharmaceutical program management effortsEstablish streamlined project and program planning processesMonitor report and forecast program schedule while managing key risksEnsure programs accurately track and forecast budgetsEnforce and maintain high standards for quality of documentation and program executionRecruit coach and lead program/project managers to drive pharma program executionEnsure alignment of projects and programs to Vardas strategic initiativesBasic QualificationsPhD in biology chemistry chemical engineering materials science or related fields and 8 years of relevant industry experience or MS and 12 years of experienceTrack record of successfully managing pharmaceutical services projects and programs especially in the context of formulation development on a new technology platformExperience in external-facing roles in pharmaceutical industryDemonstrated expertise in new technology development (platform modality or process)Exceptional communication (verbal and written) organizational and program management capabilities in a collaborative environment.Preferred Skills And ExperiencePhD in biology chemistry chemical engineering materials science or related fields and 12 years of relevant industry experience or MS and 15 years of experienceExperience developing teams and processes from a blank slateExcellent negotiation conflict resolution and leadership skillsExpertise in small molecule and biologics crystallization including for formulation of high-concentration biologicsExperience interfacing with regulatory agencies and authoring regulatory data packages and filings (IND NDA BLA)Pay RangeSalary Range: $210000.00 - $240000.00/per yearThis role ison-sitein El Segundo CALeveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performanceYou will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awardsITAR RequirementsVarda 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. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current 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 in the U.S.)Learn more about the ITAR here. BenefitsExciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your sideEquity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)401(k) matching (interns excluded)Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)Health insurance including Vision and DentalLunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)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.E-Verify StatementVarda 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 theE-Verifyprogram.E-Verify Notice Right To Work NoticeRead more Read moreRequired Experience:Exec Key Skills Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 210000 - 240000