Project Manager I - Cell & Gene Therapy (Hybrid; Santa Monica, CA)

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Project Manager I - Sponsor Dedicated (Cell & Gene Therapy)

Location: Santa Monica, CA Area (Hybrid / On-Site as Needed)

Be Part of the Future of Medicine

Are you passionate about cutting-edge science and making a real difference in patients' lives? We're looking for a Project Manager I to support a Sponsor Dedicated Cell & Gene Therapy program - a field at the forefront of medical innovation.

In this role, you'll be a key player in bringing life-changing therapies from lab to clinic. You'll collaborate with world-class teams, lead critical project efforts, and help shape the future of advanced medicine.

This role requires Cell & Gene Therapy experience and is based in the Santa Monica, CA area to support on-site work with a top-tier sponsor.

What You'll Do:

• Manage multiple clinical trial projects with confidence and precision.

• Anticipate potential challenges and develop smart, proactive solutions.

• Lead project meetings and build strong connections across CROs, vendors, and internal teams.

• Support clinical trial execution, documentation, compliance, and data oversight.

• Contribute to scientific abstracts, presentations, and publications.

• Build tools and improve processes to enhance efficiency across clinical programs.

• Assist with training and mentoring of junior clinical staff.

• Support selection, coordination, and oversight of CROs and vendors.

• Maintain study timelines and contribute to key milestones.

• Conduct site visits, including initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout.

• Ensure clinical site compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols.

• Draft and review clinical documents including protocols, informed consents, and case report forms.

• Participate in department and company-wide strategic initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Hands-on experience in Cell and Gene Therapy (required).

• Background in clinical trial or project management within clinical research.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent relationship builder.

• Working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA/EMA regulatory standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing timelines and deliverables.

• Able to work cross-functionally and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Location Requirement:

Candidates must be based in the Santa Monica, CA area and available for occasional on-site meetings or visits.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to do more than manage clinical trials - it's a chance to be at the center of some of the most promising therapeutic advancements in the world. You'll play a critical role in accelerating the development of treatments that could change patients' lives forever.

If you're looking to grow your career while making a real-world impact, we invite you to apply and join a mission that matters.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.