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Bel-sar represents an entirely novel approach to treating ocular cancers via its dual mechanisms of action of acute tumor necrosis and secondary anti-tumor immune activation. The Phase 3 registration study of Bel-sar in early choroidal melanoma, the largest patient segment of uveal melanoma, is fully enrolled, and earlier stage studies in metastases to the choroid and cancers of the ocular surface are ongoing. Aura's mission is to improve outcomes for patients living with ocular cancers by delivering a therapy that not only arrests tumor growth but also preserves vision and quality of life.\nFor more information, visit aurabiosciences.com. Follow us on X, @AuraBiosciences, and visit us on LinkedIn.\nPosition Summary:\nReporting to Associate Director, CMC Program Management, the CMC Project Manager will be responsible for managing CMC drug development activities working cross-functionally within internal Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Device and Clinical Teams and externally with numerous CDMOs. As this position is forward-facing and highly visible, it requires excellent oral and written communication skills and the use of project management tools to effectively develop, manage and track project plans, timelines, actions and risks.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nManage cross-functional project CMC team or sub-teams for multiple development programs as assigned.\nPartner proactively with SMEs and cross functional team members to understand strategy, drive decisions, outline activities, identify any risks, gaps and resources constraints to develop and maintain project plan.\nServes as the day-to-day project contact for CDMOs and other external partners; track deliverables, timelines and contractual commitment, and support manufacturing campaign planning.\nUse and help improve templates for actions trackers, risk registers, and project plans to be used cross-functionally and with external partners.\nCollate project activities, develop timelines and Gantt charts and present information as needed to team members and leadership.\nPrepare agendas, facilitate meetings, capture detailed minutes with key actions and decisions, and monitor open action items for completion.\nEnsure that each workstream is supported by a comprehensive project plan, and for those without one, develop, maintain, and formally disseminate an appropriate plan.\nOrganize project information into shared areas for ease of access.\nIdentify and escalate project risks to the Associate Director, CMC Program Management.\nSupport management of CMC budget.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, engineering, life sciences or a related field (or equivalent working experience); PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology related field including at least 3 years of project management experience, with direct CMC, drug development and cross-functional experience.\nStrong knowledge and application of standard Project Management tools with experience in Smartsheet, MS Project, Power Point, Excel and SharePoint.\nDirect CMC experience with solid understanding of drug development lifecycle from pre-clinical to commercial.\nExperience working with CDMOs (e.g., tech transfer, batch execution, process or analytical validation) preferred.\nAbility to clearly and concisely disseminate and manage information flow across all levels of the organization.\nAbility to build strong relationships with cross-functional team members and with external CDMOs/collaborators.\nDetail-oriented with the ability to organize information in a logical and systematic way for easy retrieval and reference.\nAbility to function independently, manage priorities, meet agreed deadlines with a high tolerance of flexibility in a dynamic environment.\nAbility to drive decisions, manage conflict and steer towards a resolution.\nAbility to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with internal and external partners.\nAbility and willingness to travel to CDMOs as required.\nSalary & Benefit Information:\nSalary Range: $130,000/yr - 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