Associate Director, Program Management

The Associate Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more development programs. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define and drive the execution of the development strategy with urgency, manage timelines, identify and manage risk.

The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Support program strategic planning; build functional plans, aligning with program strategy.

Build and maintain integrated program plans, identifying all activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones; continually review the critical path and proactively manage technical and/or executional risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of programs.

Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.

Manage team meetings including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items.

Proactively identify risks, lead detailed risk impact analyses, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues to leadership with sound judgment and minimal supervision.

Maintain effective communication across the program team through a variety of communication and PM tools to ensure cross-functional alignment and focused execution.

As a project management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization.

BA/BS required, in combination with drug development experience at various stages (pre-IND through NDA approval). Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) and PMP certification preferred.

Minimum of at least 5+ years work experience in Biotech or Pharma; prior experience in project management required.

Experience with commonly used project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet

Successful track record in managing clinical development teams and successfully advancing development candidates to global regulatory submissions (e.g. INDs/NDAs)

Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment

Demonstrated skill in bridging strategy to functional plans and driving execution

Strong organizational skills, persistent attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines and priorities

Proven ability to build relationships, communicate clearly, navigate diverse perspectives, and align cross-functional stakeholders to advance program execution

Applies AI to improve team execution and decision‐making

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Compensation Overview:

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.