Part Time Pharma Strategy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description – Program Director/OTC Product - Project Manager (New Product)
*STEM degree required*
*OTC/pharma product development experience required (not healthcare
services)*
*Must currently reside in Southern California or great Boston Area*
I. About the Company: Propedix is a biopharma and consumer health company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments in healthcare. Our flagship product Dryello for Athletes Foot, featuring our breakthrough anti-fungal and drying agent technology, launched in Q3 2025, and we have a pipeline of advanced OTC and Rx treatments in dermatology and health. Driven by strong research and development, we’re delivering the next generation of topical skin solutions.
II. Position: Health Care/OTC Project Manager (New Product) (part time)
III. Position Overview: The Program Director/Technical Project Manager is a seasoned, detail-oriented technical leader responsible for driving the integrated development and commercialization of the company’s OTC skin therapy medicines. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely advancement of R&D programs from early research through formulation, product development, manufacturing scale-up, clinical testing, and ultimately U.S. market launch.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in biopharma or OTC program management, strong command of technical project management tools (Gantt, critical path, risk modeling), and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring cross-functional coordination, strategic decision-making, and rigorous execution discipline. The position will require active management of two lead programs at any time, to the point of commercialization.
IV. Program/Project Manager Responsibilities A. Program Leadership & Strategy. B. Technical Project Management
- Oversee day-to-day execution of technical workstreams including formulation, analytical method development, stability, packaging, and scale-up. - Ensure all development activities meet regulatory, quality, and technical requirements. - Track progress against milestones and proactively resolve technical or operational issues. C. Cross-Functional Coordination
Facilitate alignment between scientific, operational, and commercial teams. D. Reporting & Documentation, Vendor Management
V. Location: Virtual strong preference for candidates who reside in Southern California or great Boston Area. Work can be performed remotely with attendance required for live meetings once a month and zoom meetings 3 to 4 times a week. Travel out of region (in U.S.) expected 1 to 2 times a year.
VI. Experience/ Necessary Skills
Education: STEM undergraduate required. Strong preference for candidates with MBA. Experience:
· 8+ years of program or project management experience in OTC, biopharma, medical device, or related regulated healthcare product development
· Proven track record managing end-to-product development from research through commercialization.
· Experience leading cross-functional technical teams (R&D, formulation, analytical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, clinical, marketing).
· Demonstrated success using Gantt, critical path, and project portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware).
· Strong understanding of FDA OTC monograph, drug development workflows, CMC processes, and clinical/consumer testing.
VI. Skills & Competencies:
Strong command of Gantt, critical path, and project management software. Deep understanding of OTC drug development, formulation, CMC, and regulatory pathways. Ability to interpret technical data, stability results, analytical reports, and manufacturing documentation.
VII. Hours: Approx 15 hours a week. Work can be performed virtually.
VIII. Compensation. $5,000 to $6,000 per month based on experience. Eligible for stock options after 3 to 4 month of service that demonstrates proficiency in the role and mutual desire to be part of the management team in a longer term capacity. This is an independent contractor 1099 position.
Application: Interested parties should send their resume and a brief cover note to HR@propedix.com.

Flexible work from home options available.