Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

ImmunityBio, Inc. is developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells.

The Senior Project Manager (hybrid/onsite) serves a strategic role within the organization’s project management group mainly in the Southern California facilities but could also include other sites. They manage individual projects within a larger program of Continuous Improvement/Quality in Manufacturing, Science and Engineering.  The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing large projects from initiation through delivery.  They follow standard project management methodology (including tools, systems, and applications), and ensure all project documentation is kept up to date and communicated to the Program Manager on a timely basis.  

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to document project scope, deliverables, goals, risks, blockers, and success criteria.
• Manage and lead project teams to meet project scope and objectives
• Responsible for overall coordination, and status reporting for the full life-cycle of the project

• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Work with the functional heads to develop and track project budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Develop, manage, and present a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Responsible for project documentation such as business requirements for project charter
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Facilitate project team meetings, create agenda and minutes
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution to drive team deliverables
• Assess project issues and areas of risk and informing Program Management to help develop mitigation plans
• Escalate issues when they impact timeline, scope, quality or budget
• Prepare and distribute project updates to Program Management
• Contributes to the functional excellence of Project management
• Participates in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, tools, and project management practices

Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree or relevant experience
• 5-8 years of solid Project Management experience in the Pharma/BioTech or other highly-regulated manufacturing industry preferred
• Project Management related work in Engineering or Science in the Biopharma or other highly regulated industry is required.
• Practical knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
• Proficiency in several of the following programs: MS Word, MS Project, Monday.com, SmartSheets, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Visio, and/or other project management software.
• PMP Certification strongly preferred or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum along with industrial experience
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies, Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Change Management Certification highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, with solid organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the development process.
• Takes accountability for all project management aspects and works effectively and closely with the Program Manager.
• Strong experience facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Skillful use of interpersonal skills and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, which enable successful collaboration with executive level stakeholders.
• Strong ability managing multiple high-priority project
• Sound judgment, problem solving, matrix management, and collaboration in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to problems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position will be Onsite/hybrid
• Some travel is possible
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$113,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $140,000 (highly experienced)

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants.   The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you.  Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start.  If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.  ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.