Project Manager, Global Bioprocess Innovation

About Oath

Oath is a leading microbial sciences company that leverages the soil microbiome to offer innovative solutions to some of the most critical challenges facing our planet - the climate crisis and the shift to sustainable agriculture. We imagine a world where these crises are not just alleviated, but reversed, replenishing Earth's microbiomes. By leveraging the latest science-based insights, Oath provides a natural soil inoculant solution that fosters a healthier and more sustainable world for future generations.

When you join Oath, you become part of a collaborative network that prioritizes conducting high-quality scientific research and developing transformative microbial products. You will have access to a team of highly trained scientists, study directors, and a wide network of collaborators, enabling you to integrate and enhance your existing skill set.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Global Bioprocess Innovation will partner closely with the Vice President of Global Bioprocess Innovation to drive execution of strategic bioprocess development and production initiatives across Oath Biome's global ecosystem.

This role will coordinate activities across internal teams and external partners, ensuring projects progress on schedule, risks are identified early, and cross-functional teams remain aligned. The position will serve as the central point of coordination for innovation programs spanning process development, product development, product supply and delivery, and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action trackers for bioprocess innovation and R&D programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Lead project meetings and track decisions, risks, and action items.
• Escalate obstacles and drive resolution across teams.

External Partner Coordination

• Support management of CDMOs, CROs, analytical laboratories, and strategic partners.
• Track technology transfer activities, sample production campaigns, and development milestones.
• Coordinate site visits, audits, and follow-up actions.

Innovation Portfolio Support

• Maintain visibility across all development programs and strategic initiatives.
• Support prioritization, resource planning, and roadmap development.
• Prepare dashboards, presentations, and executive updates.

Process Improvement

• Establish project management tools, templates, and best practices.
• Improve communication and information flow across departments.
• Support implementation of stage-gate and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Engineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5-7 years of project management experience in biotechnology, agriculture, fermentation, food, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Strong organizational, alignment-building, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating across technical teams, internal business development teams, and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with fermentation, microbial products, or biomanufacturing.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Familiarity with CDMO management, process development, or product commercialization.
• Deep expertise using relevant software packages and tools (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Jira or Asana type task trackers, Confluence or other electronic notebook tools, Gantt charting tools like Smartsheets or others, etc.)

Location: Vacaville or Bay Area (remote), willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Compensation: $88,000-130,000 base salary. 

Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location and other job related factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, internal equity, and market data. Candidates located in higher cost markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area, may be considered within the higher end of the range.