Project Manager - San DiegoProject Management·San Diego
Job Description
Project Manager
Location: San Diego, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead complex projects that support life-changing therapies.
PolyPeptide is a global leader in peptide development and manufacturing. We are seeking a Project Manager to drive custom development and manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery. This role is critical to ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with quality and regulatory expectations.
Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing customer projects while serving as the primary point of contact for internal teams and clients. This role ensures clear communication, effective problem solving, and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage projects from initiation through completion
Develop and maintain project timelines, scope, and execution plans
Lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across departments
Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and updates
Monitor project progress and address risks or issues proactively
Track scope changes and manage out-of-scope activities
Lead project meetings, including agendas and status reporting
Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to support delivery and invoicing
Contribute to process improvements within the Project Management Office
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business (advanced degree preferred)
3–5 years of project management experience, ideally in pharma, biotech, or CDMO
PMP or similar certification is a plus
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join PolyPeptide
Be part of a global leader in peptide manufacturing
Lead impactful projects supporting innovative therapies
Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and technical industry
If you are a driven project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: $79k-$84k
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.
- Department
- Project Management
- Role
- Project Manager
- Locations
- San Diego
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Paid Holidays (13 Holidays)
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Paid Vacation Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Birthday Off
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Basic Life Policy & AD&D
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401K (6%Matching)
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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Student Debt Reduction Program
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Fresh Fruit Program
INNOVATION
- We are curious and explore new ways.
- We are ambitious and find solutions.
EXCELLENCE
- We have a strong technical knowledge and we deliver results.
- We deliver quality in everything we do.
TRUST
- We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
- We lead by example and accept responsibility.
PolyPeptide is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world.
PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1.
Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global manufacturing network in Europe, the U.S. and India.
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