Manager, Product Development & Operations

• Oversee global operational activities: development, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, logistics
• Act as primary point of contact for projects, facilitating communication between internal and external team members for CMC development, analytical, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling and distribution activities
• Partner with the cross functional project team (chemistry, analytical, quality, regulatory, supply chain, clinical operations, commercial, marketing) to deliver quality product on time
• Communicate project status and vendor activities to Arrowhead management and stakeholders
• Monitor internal and external inventory of intermediates, API, investigational product, retains, samples, and clinical supplies
• Manage budget, timeline, quality and deliverables for each project and vendor
• Develop and implement global process standards, best practices
• Develop and maintain and report KPIs for projects and external partners
• Generate and maintain project tracking tools using Smartsheet, Excel, Power Bi and other databases
• Work with technical, legal and finance groups to draft RFPs, track, manage and negotiate new contracts, supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase orders, etc… for new and existing venders
• Track and review vendor invoices
• collaborate with finance department to process payments
• Lead project meetings, vendor visits and conference calls
• Oversee shipments and storage of GLP, GMP, and clinical materials in accordance with Arrowhead SOPs and GDP
• Collaborate with clinical supply and supply chain to ensure materials are ready for current and up-coming developmental programs

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology) and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company, contract manufacturing organization (CMO), or contract research organization (CRO)
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company, CMO, or CRO.
• 0-2 years in a project management or project coordination role
• Knowledge of applicable GLP, GMP, GDP and regulatory guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A detail oriented, organized, self-starter who endeavors to anticipate problems and seeks opportunities to grow the role and responsibilities at Arrowhead
• Ability to work prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Aptitude for independently resolving competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness and ability to travel on a limited basis (<25% of time) domestically and internationally to partner and vendor locations

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, clinical supply, or project management roles
• Experience with Project Management Software such as Smart Sheet or MS Project
• Experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics (D365) or SAP
• GLP or GMP Laboratory or Manufacturing experience

competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package