Manager, CMC Project Management

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Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program,

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Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapies either as single agents or as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. For more information, visit www.crescentbiopharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

We are seeking a Manager, CMC Project Management who is responsible for driving cross-functional execution of CMC activities in support of early and late-stage clinical development programs. Working closely with Technical Operations - including Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality, Supply Chain and external partners, this role leads integrated project planning, facilitates cross-functional alignment, manages risks and timelines, and enables successful delivery of CMC milestones in support of regulatory and development objectives. This role is based in Waltham, MA and you must have experience in the oncology space.

Lead cross-functional CMC project management for clinical-stage development programs, developing and maintaining integrated project plans, timelines, critical path activities, milestones, risks, and decision logs.
Drive project execution by facilitating cross-functional meetings, tracking actions and decisions, proactively identifying risks and dependencies, and escalating issues to ensure program objectives are achieved.
Coordinate activities across Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Regulatory CMC, and other Technical Operations functions to ensure alignment of priorities and deliverables
Partner with CDMOs, CROs, testing laboratories, and other external vendors to monitor deliverables, manufacturing activities, timelines, and issue resolution.
Coordinate planning and execution of CMC regulatory submissions, including INDs, IMPDs, amendments, and health authority responses, ensuring cross-functional deliverables are completed on schedule.
Support program budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, purchase order tracking, and financial reporting to enable effective execution of CMC development activities.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen CMC project execution, governance, resource planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline required.

5–8 years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience.

Experience in CMC, Technical Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related functions.

Familiarity with GMP manufacturing and external partner management.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Experience with project planning and tracking tools.

Ability to identify risks and drive issue resolution.

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability

Opportunity to join a mission-driven team where you'll contribute to impactful work, take on varied responsibilities, and grow quickly in a dynamic environment

Competitive compensation, including base salary, performance bonus, and equity

100% employer-paid benefits package

Flexible PTO; also, two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year

A commitment to your professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities

Crescent Biopharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.