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Varda Space Industries

Program Manager, Pharma

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $125,000 - $170,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
high
85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.

About this role

The Program Manager, Pharma at Varda will oversee and drive pharmaceutical programs to completion, collaborating with program leads to develop schedules, track milestones, and manage risks. This role involves setting agendas for meetings, documenting decisions, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations, while also serving as a liaison to external partners.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 2+ years of program management experience
  • 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • B.S. or M.S. in life sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Well organized and collaborative with peers

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • 3+ years of program management experience
  • PMP / PgMP certification
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs
  • Excellent communication across a diverse group of stakeholders

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • Role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • No remote work mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but specific compensation details depend on various factors
  • Requires collaboration with external partners, which may involve complex coordination

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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