Sr. Project Manager

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of a data integration and management project between Vaxcyte and our CDMOs, aligned with the ISA-95 standard.  This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and data systems in biotech manufacturing and supply chain.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the planning and implementation of manufacturing data management and integration projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide common language for communication between Vaxcyte and manufacturing partners.
• Develop phased project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed phased project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors.
• Monitor and track project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance project team environment.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure project success.

Requirements:

• BS in Science/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, with a focus on data integration and manufacturing systems in biotech domain.
• Strong understanding of IT systems (Automation Systems, MES, LIMS, PI etc.) and architecture used in biotech manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards and their implementation.
• Experience with software implementation and validation.
• Proven success using Agile project management methodology.
• Experience with Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to manage and align multiple different workstreams and vendors for timely completion of deliverables.
• Understanding of ERP/APS systems and their implementation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels and internationally.
• Expert analytical skills for interpreting and integrating interdisciplinary project information.
• Strong planning and tracking skills, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Proven influence management and communication skills, at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, with ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and effectively manage change.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project or Smartsheet.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, some international.

Reports to: Senior Director, Business Process Excellence

Location: San Carlos, CA; Hybrid

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $169,000 – $198,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.