Sr. Project Manager

CareDx, Inc. • Brisbane, CA

5d • $105,000 - $145,000

About The Position

CareDx is a precision medicine diagnostics company working in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. The Sr. Project Manager supports cross-functional initiatives and develops project management skills and leadership capabilities within the Program & Portfolio Management Office (PPMO). Working with project managers, functional leaders, and subject matter experts, this role coordinates projects, improves processes, applies productivity technology, and supports delivery of strategic initiatives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

The position supports project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting across functions including R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, IT, and Commercial. It also contributes to portfolio planning and visibility, process improvement, digital enablement, AI-powered productivity and automation, and cross-functional communication. The role is intended for an organized, self-motivated professional who is interested in growing into greater project, program, or portfolio management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Sciences) or another technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of project coordination, project management, operations, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or related experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of assigned work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and processes quickly.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar project management platforms.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and regulated environments such as FDA, CLIA, or ISO 13485.
• Exposure to portfolio management concepts, including project intake, prioritization, roadmap planning, resource visibility, governance, and executive-level reporting.
• CAPM, PMP, or another project management certification; preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with AI tools and a demonstrated interest in applying AI to improve business processes.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of cross-functional projects across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams.
• Develop, maintain, and update project plans, timelines, action item logs, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, document outcomes, and track follow-up actions.
• Assist project leaders in identifying and resolving risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Track project performance against milestones, timelines, and objectives.
• Prepare clear project communications and presentations for stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Support portfolio-level planning, tracking, and reporting across active and emerging PPMO initiatives.
• Maintain portfolio dashboards, roadmap views, prioritization tools, and governance materials.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize project and program information for portfolio reviews, leadership updates, and strategic planning discussions.
• Monitor portfolio dependencies, milestones, capacity considerations, and decision points to help identify conflicts or opportunities for alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, templates, metrics, and reporting standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve project execution efficiency.
• Develop standardized templates, documentation, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the PPMO and broader organization.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to improve business processes and team effectiveness.
• Act as a power user and advocate for Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Planner, and Copilot.
• Establish and maintain organized, scalable project workspaces and information repositories.
• Explore and evaluate software solutions that improve collaboration, project visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Support adoption of project management tools and best practices across teams.
• Use AI-powered tools to enhance project planning, documentation, meeting management, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
• Experiment with and recommend practical applications of AI and automation for business processes.
• Stay informed about AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve organizational productivity.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across technical, scientific, operational, and business functions.
• Communicate effectively with audiences ranging from laboratory scientists and engineers to senior business leaders.
• Facilitate information sharing, alignment, and decision-making across project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation.
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program.
• 401(k) savings plan match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Up to 30 days of paid leave annually for a full-time employee who donates an organ or bone marrow, under the Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy.
• The role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives and restricted stock units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level