Senior Manager, Projects and Programs - Research
Xaira Therapeutics · South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $148,000 - $185,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Xaira Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Xaira Therapeutics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xaira Therapeutics
- high 22 stale, 1 reposted of 24 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 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 Xaira Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Xaira Therapeutics.
About this role
The Senior Project Manager for Biologics R&D at Xaira Therapeutics will oversee the lead T-cell engager program, managing its progression from late-stage research to IND-enabling studies. This role involves project planning, milestone management, cross-functional coordination, and operational support, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met while collaborating closely with scientific leads and stakeholders.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Xaira Therapeutics as an employer.
What you need
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) in life sciences or a related field strongly preferred
- Minimum of 6+ years of industry experience in biologics R&D
- 3+ years of project or program management with ownership of integrated program plans
- Proven track record of managing antibody or protein therapeutic projects from research through development candidate nomination and IND-enabling studies
- Working fluency in biologics R&D processes, including nonclinical, CMC, and regulatory components
- Experience managing outsourced work with CROs and/or CDMOs
Nice to have
- Experience with T-cell engagers, bispecific antibodies, or other immuno-oncology biologics
- PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certifications are a plus
- Comfortable managing projects in a start-up environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence diverse teams
- Passion for science and dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative biologics development
What you get
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Base salary, bonus, and equity
- Open, flexible, and friendly work environment
- Summary of Benefits available for all applicants
Worth weighing
- On-site presence required; remote candidates will not be considered
- Fast-paced start-up environment may involve building processes from scratch
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Listed by Xaira Therapeutics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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