Senior Manager, Technical Product Management

• Provide support and facilitation of dynamic, cross-functional OneCMC Teams, including meeting scheduling, developing agendas, writing and distributing meeting summaries, and tracking goals and action items to completion
• Monitor fully integrated project schedules capturing all manufacturing activities and resources needed in accordance with corporate goals, scope, budget, and risks 
• Establish strong partnerships with internal and external team members to enhance high-performing teams that will achieve ambitious goals
• Assist TPMs in risk management of product manufacturing, proactively identifying risks, developing strategies to address them appropriately, and driving the teams to overcome issues and challenges
• Support teams in effective decision-making and risk/opportunity scenario planning
• Collaborate with SMEs and TPMs to develop and manage TD&O product team budgets in 
• Coordinate timely TD&O document review/approval to support development, manufacturing, Regulatory and Quality activities
• Implement new processes and process improvement initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Technical Product Management function

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of cGMP manufacturing product/project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; additional CMC technical experience preferred
• Strong understanding of drug development, including in-depth knowledge of CMC functions 
• Highly skilled at working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contractors to drive results and meet company objectives, including ability to influence in a matrix organization
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment
• Knowledgeable in cGMP manufacturing and CMC regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals 
• Self-directed and proactive with ability to function independently, exercise good judgment and respond quickly and effectively to changing environments
• Technical proficiency with project management tools; strong computer skills and experience with software such as Smartsheet, Excel and SharePoint 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and effectively communicate key messages from complex discussions
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 
• A background in rare diseases, oligonucleotide or biologics therapeutics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Project management skills, along with problem solving, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, influencing skills, and team building skills
• Ability to travel to Avidity’s San Diego headquarters approximately twice per year for company development weeks and occasional in-person collaboration. 
• Demonstrated curiosity and openness to integrating AI-powered tools to enhance functional processes, support data-informed decisions, and drive innovative outcomes across teams.

• The base salary range for this role is $155k - $190k. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors. 
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes the opportunity for annual bonus as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

• Title: Senior Manager, Technical Product Management 
• Location: San Diego, CA/ Hybrid / Remote
• Position Type: Full Time
• Department: Technical Product Management  
• ID: 3101-2026-1

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