Sr. Project Manager

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives.

The Sr. Project Manager is an early-career project management professional who will support cross-functional initiatives while developing the skills, experience, and leadership capabilities needed to grow within the Program & Portfolio Management Office (PPMO).

This role is ideal for an individual who is exceptionally organized, highly self-motivated, and passionate about improving the way work gets done. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced biotechnology environment, demonstrate strong communication skills, and embrace technology as a means of driving efficiency and innovation.

As a Sr Project Manager, you will work closely with project managers, functional leaders, and subject matter experts across the organization to coordinate projects, improve processes, leverage modern productivity tools, and help teams successfully deliver strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of cross-functional projects across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams.
• Develop, maintain, and update project plans, timelines, action item logs, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting outcomes, and track follow-up actions.
• Assist project leaders in identifying and resolving project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Track project performance against established milestones, timelines, and objectives.
• Prepare clear, concise project communications and presentations for stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Portfolio Management & Strategic Prioritization

• Support portfolio-level planning, tracking, and reporting across active and emerging PPMO initiatives to help leadership maintain visibility into project status, priorities, risks, and resource needs.
• Assist with maintaining portfolio dashboards, roadmap views, prioritization tools, and governance materials that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Help collect, organize, and synthesize project and program information from cross-functional teams to support portfolio reviews, leadership updates, and strategic planning discussions.
• Monitor portfolio dependencies, milestones, capacity considerations, and key decision points to help identify potential conflicts or opportunities for alignment.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, templates, metrics, and reporting standards within the PPMO.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve project execution efficiency.
• Develop standardized templates, documentation, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the PPMO and broader organization.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to improve business processes and team effectiveness.

Technology & Digital Enablement

• Serve as a power user and advocate for Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Planner, and Copilot.
• Help establish and maintain organized, scalable project workspaces and information repositories.
• Explore and evaluate emerging software solutions that improve collaboration, project visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Support the adoption of project management tools and best practices across teams.

AI Innovation & Automation

• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance project planning, documentation, meeting management, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
• Experiment with and recommend innovative ways to apply AI and automation to business processes.
• Stay informed on evolving AI technologies and identify practical opportunities to improve productivity across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across technical, scientific, operational, and business functions.
• Communicate effectively with audiences ranging from laboratory scientists and engineers to senior business leaders.
• Facilitate information sharing, alignment, and decision-making across project teams.

Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field) or another technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of project coordination, project management, operations, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or related experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of assigned work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies, systems, and processes quickly.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar project management platforms.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and regulated environments such as FDA, CLIA, ISO 13485.
• Exposure to portfolio management concepts, including project intake, prioritization, roadmap planning, resource visibility, governance, and executive-level reporting.
• CAPM, PMP, or other project management certification (preferred but not required).
• Familiar with AI tools and a demonstrated interest in applying AI to improve business processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves organization and naturally creates structure in complex environments.
• Is energized by identifying ways to make processes more efficient.
• Learns quickly and proactively seeks opportunities for growth.
• Is curious about technology and enjoys experimenting with new tools.
• Views AI as an opportunity to innovate rather than simply automate.
• Communicates with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
• Works independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and a strong customer-service mindset.
• Aspires to grow into larger project, program, or portfolio management responsibilities over time.

Additional Details:

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients. 

Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
• 401(k) savings plan match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• And more!
• Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers

In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.

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This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

San Francisco Bay Area Roles

$116,000—$145,000 USD

This is the anticipated base salary range in the United States. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Remote: US only roles

$105,000—$131,000 USD