Beam Therapeutics
Senior Manager, Technical Project Manager (Validation)
Beam Therapeutics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Company Overview:
Beam Therapeutics is committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
Position Overview:
As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a critical role in achieving outcomes for our innovative next-generation gene editing programs at Beam. You will report to the Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations, working collaboratively to manage Process Validation and its readiness workstreams, as well as other BLA-readiness activities to support Beam’s first commercial filing, leveraging your technical experience in these areas. In this role, you will empower team members, integrate perspectives, enable flexibility, streamline operations, and accelerate the program where feasible. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is extremely driven, detailed, and has a track record of proven success working on complex technical projects in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and schedule to ensure efforts are coordinated, and to identify interdependencies, risks, and critical path activities related to Beam’s process validation program and the manufacturing processes within scope.
Accountable for the team’s integration and execution against strategic objectives, partnering closely with the Validation Lead and other cross-functional team members.
Effectively contribute at both a strategic & operational level – use technical knowledge and understanding of the strategic aims to know which details matter.
Drive processes by collaborating with key functions and leadership to define resource and budget drivers, support informed decision-making, and complete team deliverables.
Maintain and communicate updates to key stakeholders throughout Beam.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry.
Direct experience in tech transfer, process validation, or similar activities is required.
Has demonstrated project management experience working with cross-functional teams.
Experience working on cell & gene therapy programs is preferred
Ability to manage competing priorities, influence and integrate a team, identify barriers, and manage budgets, timelines, and meeting plans.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving in real time.
Presentation skills and experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet).
** Role can be based out of our Cambridge, MA facility or Durham, NC facility
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Beam Therapeutics is committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
Position Overview:
As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a critical role in achieving outcomes for our innovative next-generation gene editing programs at Beam. You will report to the Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations, working collaboratively to manage Process Validation and its readiness workstreams, as well as other BLA-readiness activities to support Beam’s first commercial filing, leveraging your technical experience in these areas. In this role, you will empower team members, integrate perspectives, enable flexibility, streamline operations, and accelerate the program where feasible. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is extremely driven, detailed, and has a track record of proven success working on complex technical projects in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and schedule to ensure efforts are coordinated, and to identify interdependencies, risks, and critical path activities related to Beam’s process validation program and the manufacturing processes within scope.
Accountable for the team’s integration and execution against strategic objectives, partnering closely with the Validation Lead and other cross-functional team members.
Effectively contribute at both a strategic & operational level – use technical knowledge and understanding of the strategic aims to know which details matter.
Drive processes by collaborating with key functions and leadership to define resource and budget drivers, support informed decision-making, and complete team deliverables.
Maintain and communicate updates to key stakeholders throughout Beam.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry.
Direct experience in tech transfer, process validation, or similar activities is required.
Has demonstrated project management experience working with cross-functional teams.
Experience working on cell & gene therapy programs is preferred
Ability to manage competing priorities, influence and integrate a team, identify barriers, and manage budgets, timelines, and meeting plans.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving in real time.
Presentation skills and experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet).
** Role can be based out of our Cambridge, MA facility or Durham, NC facility
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