Project Management Associate

Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. The Project Management Associate provides coordination and operational support for Quality initiatives, focusing on project planning, tracking, and cross-functional alignment in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and task trackers for Quality initiatives at Capricor
• Assist with coordinating cross-functional activities across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Clinical, and other internal teams
• Track project tasks, milestones, and action items; follow up with team members to support timely completion
• Help identify project risks, dependencies, and potential scheduling conflicts, escalating issues to the Project Manager as appropriate
• Support the creation, implementation, and maintenance of project management tools, templates, dashboards, and documentation
• Prepare routine project status updates, meeting agendas, presentations, and summary materials for Quality leadership and stakeholders
• Attend and support project meetings, document decisions and action items, and distribute meeting notes
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts by supporting the development of best practices and standard processes within Quality Business Operations
• Support monitoring of Quality goals, commitments, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, operations, or a related field; experience in biotech, life sciences, or regulated environments is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within a project management function
• Strong follow-through, accountability, and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented mindset with interest in Quality systems, compliance, and process improvement
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting
• Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint)

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