vardaspace

Program Manager, Pharma

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At a Glance

Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Experience
2+ years
Compensation
heet. Pay Range Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000/per year This role is on-site
Posted
2026-07-07T14:30:08-04:00

Key Requirements

Certifications

  • PMP

Domain Knowledge

  • Pharmaceutical

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

edical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with

Requirements

2+ years of program management experience, and 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

PMP / PgMP certification.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs.

Must be able to tailor messaging to each audience.

Understanding and implementation of change management during program lifecycle.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000/per year

This role is on-site

in El Segundo, CA

Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance

You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits

Responsibilities

Our pharmaceutical team is looking for a highly motivated and creative Pharma Program Manager who will manage efforts in driving pharma programs to completion and report to the VP, Pharma Program Management, This is an opportunity in an exciting area of growth for Varda, the role will shape Varda’s product culture and will play a significant role in establishing the low Earth orbit economy.

Collaborate with program leads to develop

Support pharma programs and meetings: set agendas, document decisions, assign owners, and follow up on action items.

Establish program objectives, define scope, and align with departmental strategy.

Ensure project deliverables meet expectations for quality, cost, and schedule.

Partner with technical leads to identify and manage program risks and issues, while also proposing mitigation strategies and maintaining a risk register with mitigation plans.