Project Manager, Product Development

Company Overview

ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company's range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Product Development will be responsible for managing ImmunityBio cell therapy development projects from initiation through delivery. This position will apply project management methodology, including tools, systems, and applications, to ensure the effective and timely completion of department projects including process and analytical development and translational projects.

Essential Functions

• Manage and lead project teams to determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Provide overall coordination and status reporting for the full life cycle of the project.
• Identify resources needed to achieve objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Work with functional heads to develop and track multiple project timeline based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Develop and present a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Provide project updates on strategy, adjustments and progress to various stakeholders.
• Facilitate multiple project team meetings; create agenda and minutes.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution to drive deliverables.
• Assess project issues and areas of risk, inform stakeholders, and develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues when they impact timeline, scope, quality, or budget.
• Provide project updates to product development management.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, tools, and project management practices within the department.
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences required.
• 3+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience required.
• 2+ years of solid project management experience required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a preferred.
• Experience conducting Risk Analysis, Decision Analysis and Contingency Planning required.
• Experience facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication, project team decision making, and internal and external stakeholders alignment required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of, and the ability to apply, project management tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with solid organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the product development process.
• Strong accountability for all project management aspects and ability to work effectively and closely with the departmental head.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, matrix management, and collaboration skills in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to problems.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project management software.
• Ability to maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position will work onsite in Torrey Pines, CA.
• Regular work schedule is Monday - Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval.
• Some travel is possible.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$109,500 (entry-level qualifications) to $120,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day • We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.