Sobre este puesto de Program Manager, Commercial Operations en Capricor
The ideal candidate brings experience supporting biotech/pharma commercial launches, paired with strong program management, operational excellence, and process‑improvement capabilities. This role is designed for someone who thrives in structured planning, cross‑functional orchestration, and building scalable frameworks in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment.
Responsibilities
Commercial Launch Program Management
- Maintain the integrated commercial launch plan, tracking timelines, dependencies, and critical-path activities across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.
- Drive cross‑functional launch meetings: set agendas, capture decisions, track action items, and ensure accountable follow‑through.
- Prepare materials for commercial readiness reviews, governance meetings, and executive updates.
- Map, document, and optimize cross‑functional launch processes, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for standardization.
- Build and maintain repeatable operating mechanisms (templates, trackers, dashboards, workflows, RACI matrices).
- Support continuous improvement by introducing tools, metrics, and operational discipline to strengthen execution quality.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints impacting launch readiness.
- Ensure alignment between functional plans and enterprise‑level objectives, escalating issues when necessary.
- Maintain structured documentation (decision logs, RAID logs, governance summaries) to ensure transparency.
- Translate high‑level strategic goals into executable workplans with clear owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Serve as the central coordinator connecting Commercial with supporting functions (Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Finance).
- Enable consistent communication and ensure all teams have access to up‑to‑date timelines, plans, and reference materials.
- Support post‑launch retrospectives by gathering lessons learned and integrating improvements into future launch frameworks.
- Partner with functional leads to refine SOPs, playbooks, and operational processes for future programs.
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
Risk Management & Governance
Cross‑Functional Alignment & Communication
Post‑Launch Optimization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; PMP, CAPM, Lean/Six Sigma, or program management training a strong plus.
- 3–5+ years of experience supporting biotech/pharma commercial launches (required).
- Experience in program management, operational excellence, or process optimization within life sciences.
- Strong ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams, synthesize complex information, and drive structured execution.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and follow‑through skills; effective at influencing without authority.
- Proficiency with project management and workflow tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, Miro, etc.).
- Comfort working in a dynamic, lean biotech environment with evolving priorities and accelerated timelines.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Office work environment with occasional travel for planning sessions and cross‑functional workshops.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.
Why Capricor?
Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving meaningful therapies forward. Joining Capricor means being part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of innovation, execution, and patient impact.
Come Work With Us
At Capricor, you’ll join a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and help build the systems, science, and operations needed to support our next stage of growth. We value people who are thoughtful, accountable, hands-on, and motivated by work that can make a real difference.
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