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Bachem

CMC Project Leader - Vista, CA

Vista, CA · On-site

A brief overview The CMC Project Leader is responsible for coordinating and proactively managing ongoing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing campaigns for Bachem's biotechnology and ...

Bachem

CMC Project Leader - Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA · On-site

A brief overview The CMC Project Leader is responsible for coordinating and proactively managing ongoing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing campaigns for Bachem's biotechnology and ...

Bachem AG

CMC Project Leader - Vista, CA

Vista, CA

A brief overview The CMC Project Leader is responsible for coordinating and proactively managing ongoing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing campaigns for Bachem's biotechnology and ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for cmc project manager in California is $103,650.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CMC Project Manager?

A CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Project Manager oversees the development, manufacturing, and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical products. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Their role is critical in guiding drug development from early stages to commercialization while maintaining quality and efficiency.

What are the typical responsibilities of a CMC Project Manager in a pharmaceutical company?

A CMC Project Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of project milestones related to product development, manufacturing, and regulatory submissions. Their daily tasks often include developing project timelines, managing risk assessments, overseeing documentation, and facilitating communication between technical, regulatory, and quality departments. They play a pivotal role in preparing CMC sections for regulatory filings, supporting process optimization, and troubleshooting manufacturing challenges. This position requires excellent multitasking abilities and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the product lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CMC Project Manager, and why are they important?

A CMC Project Manager needs strong expertise in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) processes, project management certifications (such as PMP), and a background in pharmaceutical or biotech industries. Familiarity with regulatory submission systems, quality management software, and documentation tools is highly valued. Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and effective cross-functional communication help candidates excel in this role. These capabilities are critical for ensuring project milestones are met, regulatory requirements are satisfied, and product development remains on track.

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Infographic showing various Cmc Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $103,650 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Senior Manager, CMC Project Management

Revolution Medicines

Redwood City, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity:

Revolution Medicines is seeking a motivated individual with a scientific background and project management experience to add to the CMC Project Management team within the PDM function (Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing). This position will be responsible for managing cross-fuctional CMC project management activities in support of Revolution Medicines' pipeline compound development and clinical programs. This role is an individual contributor with team leadership responsibilities, reporting into the Associate Director, CMC Project Management.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide project management support to CMC teams for projects ranging from Pre-IND through different phases of clinical development and commercialization.

  • Track CMC timelines, deliverables and other relevant documents.

  • Collaborate with team members in PDM, QA, clinical and non-clinical development teams to ensure project activities are progressing within established timelines

  • Coordinate with the Regulatory Affairs team to track, coordinate, and communicate CMC regulatory filing timelines as needed.

  • Collaborate with CMC leads to plan and facilitate regular and effective CMC project meetings with structured agendas and accurate meeting minutes; follow up on action items.

  • Proactively identify potential key issues and communicate with key stakeholders and management in a timely manner.

  • Provide project management support to enable oversight of the development activities outsourced to CDMO(s) as needed.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • B.S with 10+ years/M.S with 5-8 years/Ph.D with 3-5 years experience in Pharma/Biotech industry.

  • Strong CMC project management experience for development projects spanning various phases of development with a good understanding of the drug development cycle, regulatory filings experience a plus.

  • Knowledge of current International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines, GMP guidelines, and related industry practices.

  • Working experience and knowledge of regulatory submission (Investigational New Drug (IND), Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPD), and / or New Drug Application (NDA).

  • Demonstrated experience working in cross-fuctional teams and effective communication across multiple functional areas.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to interpret complex project information and identification of potential timeline and project risks.

Preferred Skills:

  • Small molecule development experience.

  • B.S. or M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemiscal engineering or closely related field is desirable.

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