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Sr. Project Manager, Clinical Development

Iambic Therapeutics - San Diego, CA, USA - In-office - posted 2026-10-08

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Iambic Therapeutics, a clinical-stage AI-driven life sciences company founded in 2020, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional planning and execution of clinical drug development programs. Based in San Diego, this role will manage and track clinical study timelines and deliverables from study start-up through execution, working closely with all clinical development functions. Key responsibilities include: - Lead planning, execution, and tracking of project timelines and deliverables aligned with program milestones and corporate goals - Support relationships with third-party vendors (CROs), overseeing scope, deliverables, timelines, and performance - Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed project plans across development workstreams, including scenario planning, resource forecasting, risk assessments, and budget tracking - Partner with Clinical Operations to develop, update, and track clinical study timelines and critical path activities - Facilitate internal team meetings by creating agendas, capturing minutes and decisions, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through - Maintain accurate project documentation including status reports, risk registers, timelines, and meeting records - Monitor progress against project plans and proactively identify risks, delays, or resource gaps; lead or support mitigation strategies - Foster strong communication among Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, Data Management, CMC, and DMPK teams The company offers competitive pay, company-paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401K matching, uncapped vacation, and operates from a state-of-the-art San Diego facility with onsite gym and dining. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in science, healthcare, or business-related discipline with 7+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, OR Master's degree with 5+ years of experience - Oncology experience preferred - Proven ability to manage timelines, cross-functional coordination, and third-party vendor relationships - Familiarity with regulatory submission processes - Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to work across disciplines and levels - Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar) - PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus

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