Varda Space

Program Manager, Pharma

El Segundo, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$170kDetected 14 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingFiber Optics

About the role

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of

Collaborate with program leads to develop and track schedules and milestones, identifying critical path activities and dependencies.
Support pharma programs and meetings: set agendas, document decisions, assign owners, and follow up on action items.
Partner with technical leads to identify and manage program risks and issues, while also proposing mitigation strategies and maintaining a risk register with mitigation plans.
Align with technical leads to allocate resources, control costs, and ensure efficient use of personnel and resources.
Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
Our pharmaceutical team is looking for a highly motivated and creative Pharma Program Manager who will manage efforts in driving pharma programs to completion and report to the VP, Pharma Program Management, This is an opportunity in an exciting area of growth for Varda, the role will shape Varda's product culture and will play a significant role in establishing the low Earth orbit economy.
Relocation support for new hires, if needed

2+ years of program management experience, and 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
3+ years of program management experience, PMP / PgMP certification.
Must be able to tailor messaging to each audience.
Experience with program planning and coordination, aligning with organizational strategy.
Extensive experience with MS Project and/or SmartSheet.

Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000/per year
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement

Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items.

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