The PositionThe Project Manager is an integral part of several Product Teams developing novel RNAi therapeutics for diseases with high unmet need. The Project Manager will work under the Director, Program Management to define and monitor timelines and deliverables. The successful Project Manager will have excellent knowledge in Smartsheet and other program planning and visualization software, good communication skills and enthusiasm for defining and monitoring program plans and milestones at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.
This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities- Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop and manage integrated late-phase program plans and timelines
- Facilitate and document meetings, capturing and tracking key decisions, action items, and follow-ups
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and events to align and engage stakeholders
- Develop scenario planning models and visualizations to support strategic and operational decisions
- Coordinate across Product and Work Package Teams with diverse technical and functional backgrounds
- Standardize and communicate program timelines across teams and the broader portfolio
- Manage resources and budgets using Smartsheet or equivalent planning and visualization tools
- Monitor progress, track deliverables, and proactively identify and escalate risks to Program Leadership
- Maintain dashboards, portfolio updates, and enterprise-level progress reports
- Support special projects as needed including workshop facilitation to vendor assessments
- Collaborate within a matrixed organization to integrate program timelines, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure cross-program alignment
- Codify tools, templates, and processes used in existing projects into a toolkit for future projects as company matures
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in a business-related or life sciences field
- Strong understanding of the life sciences industry
- 5 years of project planning or coordination experience in high coordination sectors and roles
- Strong foundation in program and project management principles
- Proven ability to understand complex interdependencies and maintain attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, influencing, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
- Highly motivated team player with a proactive, collaborative approach
- Thrives in a dynamic, growing biotech or early commercial-stage environment
Preferred- International market entry experience and exposure (e.g., EU, AP)
- MBA and/or previous consulting, project planning, or coordination experience experience related to biotech, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices sectors
- Commercial function experience with exposure to other biopharma functions
California pay range
$110,000-$135,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
