Sr. Project Manager, Product Development

4 weeks ago


Redwood City, California, United States Seer Full time

At Seer, we are passionate about empowering our customers to expand scientific discoveries and achieve exceptional scientific outcomes. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to solve complex biological questions. And we believe the next frontier in biology is enabled through a clearer and more complete view of the proteome – something that Seer can uniquely deliver. As we build our team, we are looking for collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people who are committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork, because we believe that this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.


This position is an onsite role based at Seer HQ in Redwood Shores, CA

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operations and Product Officer, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to join our Product Development team based in our Redwood City office. The driving focus of the Product Development team is to bring new products to the proteomics market place. This position will be working with a cross-functional team consisting of software, automation, assay and system integration engineers along with product management, operational and field service functions. Though reporting into the Product Development function, this role will support critical projects and project management best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering projects to successful completion in the life sciences/biotechnology industry, with a specific focus on delivering R&D efforts from early initiation and exploration to product Commercialization. As this is a highly cross functional role with visibility to Senior Leadership, the ideal candidate need very strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities & Goals

The Product Development group is focused on bringing new products to the proteomics market place. Areas of specific responsibility and attention for the Sr Project Manager position will include:

  • Establishment of cross functional project plans, including determining critical milestones and key deliverables / performance indicators for the projects
  • Tracking progress against these milestones, and communicating project status to identified stakeholders
  • Manage Project scope and risks to ensure timely execution and clear communication of issues for resolution
  • Work with Department leads on resourcing needs, tradeoffs, and prioritization
  • Provide Project Management support for the development projects, with a main focus on New Product Introduction to the market
  • Author and manage design and development plans in accordance with Product Development Process standard practices
  • Work with Seer's Software and Quality functions to develop and implement software development and life cycle (SDLC) management process.
  • Manage project communications within the Product Development group and to stakeholders outside the group
  • Coordinate Project Core Team meetings and Leadership / Product Approval Committee Phase Gate meetings
  • Coordinate with the Director of Corporate Strategy to establish Portfolio Management processes and company wide project tracking
  • Establish Project Management and meeting best practices across the organization

Background & Qualifications

Key requirements include:

  • B.S. degree or greater, preferably in the biological sciences or chemistry, or in engineering or the physical sciences.
  • 8+years experience in life science/biotechnology or related industries, 6+ years of experience in project management with a proven track record of product release and/or maintenance.
  • Hands-on ability to generate and manage the Gantt chart for development projects.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, cGMP, and medical devices/ISO 13485 experience is highly desired.
  • Experience with Agile methodology is desired, and PMP certification is a plus.
  • Exposure to best practices around software deployment a plus.
  • Experience with Jira, MS Project and/or Asana project tracking and managing application highly desired.
  • Experience in requirement engineering and SDLC management is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals that make up a typical project team including technical, manufacturing, quality, marketing, etc.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated experience in cross-functional and timely communication
    Strong and collaborative work ethic; must be a self-starter and persistent in achieving objectives to support Seer's scientific and business goals
  • Must work well in a small team setting, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, while meeting scheduled deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • This is an onsite position

At Seer, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,000 and $160,000, and will depend on the candidates education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company's stock option plan.

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Seer is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at See also (Seer's EEO Policy) and (Know Your Rights)

Seer is also an affirmative action employer, has an affirmative action plan ("AAP"), and seeks to abide by all applicable state laws and regulations for applicant notifications. For questions about or to view Seer's AAP, including with respect to veterans and individuals with disabilities, please reach out to to schedule a meeting. For additional information on applicant notifications, please visit the links below:

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