Program Manager / Project Manager at Genezen in Indianapolis, IN
- Company: Genezen
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
The Program Manager supports client programs through Process Development and into GMP Manufacturing of gene therapy viral vectors. The PM is well-versed in contract clinical manufacturing and effectively delivering client projects in a fast-paced environment. The Program Manager will act as the prim…
Job description
- The Program Manager supports client programs through Process Development and into GMP Manufacturing of gene therapy viral vectors. The PM is well-versed in contract clinical manufacturing and effectively delivering client projects in a fast-paced environment. The Program Manager will act as the primary contact between clients, Genezen project team members, and functional groups to track progress and ensure the delivery of quality products and services. They will be responsible for developing, tracking, and reporting on the projects. They will effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, and project team members.
Responsibilities
- Deliver client satisfaction through timely, effective communication and facilitation of expectations with stakeholders
- Prepare detailed project schedules, including identification of major milestones for overseeing, controlling, communicating, and managing all activities required to complete client projects
- Monitor projects and help resolve issues or escalate appropriately to ensure on time delivery of all milestones and help identify risk mitigation plans
- Organize, set agenda for, and lead meetings with clients and internal teams to facilitate project completion
- Ensure that project deliverables are client focused, results oriented, performance driven, and in compliance with all applicable internal and external requirements
- Deliver project status updates to team members and clients during all stages of the project, manage expectations, and escalate risk immediately
- Build strong relationships with clients and collaborate with business development to obtain new business opportunities from existing clients
- Monitor project costs and prepare regular project updates with management and clients
- Support company financial goals and objectives by supporting forecasting processes, assuring timely invoicing of project milestones, and supporting finance department in resolving disputes related to accounts receivable from clients
- Identify appropriate applications and methods in managing projects
- Proactively suggest improvements to existing processes and think creatively to promote new ideas that will benefit the team and our overall efforts
Requirements
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Essential/Desired
- BS degree in scientific field
- Essential
- BS degree in life sciences
- Desired
- PMP training or certification
- Desired
- 3+ years of experience effectively managing projects in pharmaceutical or biotech company, CDMO, CRO, or related experience
- Essential
- 1-2 years of life science laboratory experience, especially cell culture, molecular biology, virology
- Desired
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project or similar project management software
- Essential
Skills
Preferred
- PMP training or certification
Benefits
- Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
- Paid sick time
- 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary
- Share Appreciation Rights
- Choice of several healthcare plans
- FSA and HSA programs
- Dental & vision care
- Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
- Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
About Genezen
The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures. Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team. Committed to Science We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare. Urgency in action for the patients We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs. Resilience & Grit in operations We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success. Execute with Excellence & Integrity We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals. Solutions driven for our partners We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.