Program Management Associate
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Management
Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel
(CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary Stealth
X™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life‑changing treatments to patients and families who need them most.
The Program Management Associate will play an essential role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of cross‑functional projects, with a strong emphasis on commercial readiness and program operations. This role focuses on executional excellence, proactive coordination, and maintaining alignment across teams as Capricor advances toward commercialization of its therapeutic programs.
Working under the guidance of program and functional management, the Program Management Associate will support project tracking, documentation, cross‑functional communication, and preparation for market launch, international expansion, and long‑range commercialization planning.
Responsibilities- This position is onsite at Capricor’s headquarters in San Diego, CA.
- Support development and maintenance of commercial readiness and launch plans, timelines, and cross‑project schedules.
- Ensure activities align with organizational goals and commercial objectives across programs.
- Assist coordination across R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, commercial, clinical, and finance functions.
- Track deliverables, follow up on action items, and ensure timely information flow across teams.
- Support tracking of milestones, key activities, risks, and dependencies across projects.
- Help identify process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities; elevate issues as necessary.
- Prepare program updates, reports, meeting summaries, slide decks, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Highlight progress, roadblocks, resource needs, and emerging risks.
- Assist in identifying risks and issues across commercial and program areas.
- Document mitigation plans and track progress through resolution.
- Support program leadership by preparing analyses, materials, and insights that inform strategic planning and decision‑making.
- Contribute to long‑range planning and international market preparation activities.
- Help maintain standardized tools, templates, trackers, and best practices that improve program execution and commercial operations.
- Ensure documentation is current, organized, and version‑controlled.
- Coordinate program and cross‑functional meetings; prepare agendas, materials, notes, and action‑item trackers.
- Ensure accountability and follow‑up on key items.
- Provide scheduling support, maintain project files, track deliverables, and support other administrative tasks that enhance program execution.
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1–3 years of experience in program or project management, commercial operations, or a related role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated ownership and initiative, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while following through on commitments.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent organization, time management, and documentation capabilities; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Familiarity with project management or collaboration platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint).
- Experience working in biotech or…
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