Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Program Manager for our CMO life sciences, molecular diagnostics, and medical device manufacturing client in Carlsbad, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization supporting innovative diagnostic and life sciences products.
Direct Hire | Onsite | $110 - $145K
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of development and cGMP manufacturing programs for domestic and international clients. This position leads cross-functional teams, manages program scope and schedules, monitors milestones and deliverables, and ensures programs are completed on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Direct Hire | Onsite | $110 - $145K
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of development and cGMP manufacturing programs for domestic and international clients. This position leads cross-functional teams, manages program scope and schedules, monitors milestones and deliverables, and ensures programs are completed on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple cross-functional program teams and facilitate internal and client meetings
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, timelines, and work breakdown structures
- Oversee program scope, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and go/no-go decisions
- Maintain overall program knowledge and ensure execution according to agreed-upon timelines and deliverables
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports, agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and status updates
- Serve as the primary client contact for all program-related communication
- Present program status, risks, resource needs, and recommendations to executive leadership
- Identify and escalate unresolved issues, potential obstacles, and resource constraints
- Communicate and document changes in program scope with clients, internal teams, and Business Development
- Support change orders, proposals, feasibility studies, and new business opportunities
- Partner with Business Development to maintain and strengthen client relationships
- Provide strategic oversight across the assigned client portfolio
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen program delivery, business processes, and profitability
- Support change management and training initiatives across departments
- Represent the voice of the client while balancing organizational priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, molecular biology, engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum of three years of program or project management experience, preferably within a life sciences CMO or CDMO environment
- PMP certification preferred
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory processes and cGMP manufacturing
- Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
- Experience with MS Project, Jira, or a similar program management platform
- Experience with MasterControl or another quality management system preferred
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to oversee multiple programs and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong client service, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, results-oriented, and capable of working independently when needed
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
About Company
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Atlassian JIRAunmatched
- Biologyunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Business Processesunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Change Managementunmatched
- Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
- Chemistryunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Feasibility Analysisunmatched
- Functional Programming Languagesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Medical Diagnosisunmatched
- Medical Equipmentunmatched
- Meeting Minutesunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Projectunmatched
- Molecular Biologyunmatched
- NetSuiteunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Manufacturingunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Program Planningunmatched
- Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Sales Presentationunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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