Staff Program Manager (PM), Global Development and Operations (Menlo Park, CA) 4224 Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. Weare working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bringstakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effectivetechnologies that can transform cancer care. We are a healthcarecompany, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancerdetection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization ofscientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power ofnext-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinicalstudies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science toovercome one of medicine’s greatest challenges. GRAIL isheadquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations inWashington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It issupported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical,technology, and healthcare companies. For more information, pleasevisit grail.com . The Staff Program Manager will providesenior-level program management expertise within GRAIL’s GlobalDevelopment and Operations (GDO) Program Management team. This roleis responsible for leading complex, cross-functional programs thatspan Development (Assay Development, Automation, and Systems &Platform Development), working in close collaboration withResearch, Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, Software, and Operationsfunctions. This position plays a critical role in enabling seamlesshandoffs and transitions from Research to Development andDevelopment to Operations for both New Product Development (NPD)and Continuous Improvement and Expansion initiatives. The idealcandidate will demonstrate strategic leadership, operationalexcellence, and technical acumen to drive high-impact outcomesacross the full development portfolio. This is a hybrid role inMenlo Park, CA with 3 days in office. We will also considercandidates in Durham NC. Responsibilities Lead the planning,execution, and governance of large-scale programs with moderate tohigh complexity and strategic importance. Partner withcross-functional teams to ensure integrated program plans arealigned with corporate objectives and product lifecycle goals.

Monitor and control project scope, timelines, risks, andinterdependencies to ensure successful delivery of key milestonesand deliverables. Facilitate communication and alignment acrossDevelopment, Research, and Operations to optimize cross-functionalcollaboration and decision-making. Apply expert-level knowledge ofproject management principles, design controls, and regulatoryframeworks to ensure compliant execution of product developmentactivities. Act as a GDO Program Management subject matter expert(SME) by contributing to best practices, process improvements, andtool development within the organization. Oversee and manageprogram-level schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performancemetrics. Prepare and deliver program updates, risk assessments, andmitigation plans to stakeholders and executive leadership. Supportcross-functional investigations and process improvements aimed atenhancing operational readiness and execution quality. Collaboratewith quality and regulatory partners to ensure alignment withinternal standards and external regulatory expectations. Contributeto long-range strategic planning for the Development portfolio,including budgeting and capacity forecasting. PreferredQualifications Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, ortechnical discipline and 8-12 years of relevant experience; orMaster’s degree with 5-8 years; or PhD with 2-5 years in thediagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry. 2years of direct program or project management experience inregulated product development or clinical laboratory operations.

Demonstrated experience working under design control and executingdesign transfer processes. Familiarity with managing post-approvalregulatory changes and associated cross-functional impacts. PMPCertification is highly desirable. Ability to travel 10-20%.

KeyCompetencies:

Strategic thinker with strong analytical andproblem-solving capabilities. Proficient in program managementtools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA,Workday Project, or equivalent). Effective communicator with theability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizationallevels. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercisesound judgment, and drive initiatives to completion. Proven trackrecord in navigating complex, matrixed environments and leadingcross-functional teams. Expected full time annual base pay scalefor this position is $163K-$204K. Actual base pay will considerskills, experience and location. Based on the role, colleagues maybe eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to companyand individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer along-term incentive plan to align company and colleague successover time. In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package,including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, andalongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selectedmindfulness offerings. GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protectedveteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities sothat they can participate in the job application or interviewprocess, to perform essential job functions, and to receive otherbenefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to requestaccommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.