Sr. Project Manager, Gene Editing (Client-Facing)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior Project Manager, Gene Editing is responsible for leading complex client programs focused on GMP guide RNA (gRNA) manufacturing and related gene editing products. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and is accountable for driving cross-functional execution from project initiation through manufacturing, release, and project closure. This position reports into the Project Management team, and is located in Coralville, IA and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Serve as the primary client contact for gene editing and gRNA manufacturing programs.
- Lead project team meetings and governance forums to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, risk registers, action trackers, and client and internal communications for client programs and site-specific process and capability-building projects.
- Manage client expectations while balancing business, quality, and operational requirements.
- Identify, manage, and escalate critical risks and issues, driving timely resolution across client programs and site-specific process and capability-building projects.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field, Masters or PhD preferred.
- Prefer 8+ years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CDMO industry, including significant project management experience and a technical background in product development, manufacturing, quality, or related scientific disciplines.
- Experience managing client-facing projects.
- Experience in a regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical field or CDMO experience preferred.
- Understanding of GMP product manufacturing from initiation through release capabilities.
This role may include up to 15% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field
- Masters or PhD preferred
- 8+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CDMO industry
- Significant project management experience
- Technical background in product development, manufacturing, quality, or related scientific disciplines
- Experience managing client-facing projects
- Experience in regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical field or CDMO preferred
- Understanding of GMP product manufacturing from initiation through release
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.