Director – Program Management

Director – Program Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
• 10+ years of program/project management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical-stage development programs
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Deep knowledge of the end-to-end drug development process including CMC, nonclinical, clinical, and regulatory
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional development programs
• Ability to operate with limited oversight, manage ambiguity, and make data-driven decisions
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to structure and manage large-scale program plans, including risk and scenario management

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated development plans and timelines with clear visibility into critical path activities
• Coordinate cross-functional program execution across clinical, nonclinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and operations
• Build and maintain program budgets and forecasts in partnership with Finance, including scenario planning
• Identify and manage risks through proactive tracking, mitigation planning, and cross-functional alignment
• Lead regular cross-functional meetings, project reviews, and governance presentations
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide program visibility to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Support design review processes and ensure timely and actionable team feedback
• Track and manage internal and external resources, vendors, and contract milestones in alignment with program objectives
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration
• Provide structure and visibility into program-level operational needs to support internal coordination across corporate functions
• Collaborate with Corporate Operations to align on resource planning, vendor coordination, and external deliverables tied to program execution
• Partner with internal teams to ensure quality documentation and SOP timelines are integrated into program plans
• Mentor and guide the Manager, Corporate Operations through regular engagement, helping them navigate program dependencies and stakeholder alignment
• Provide input into corporate reporting, board materials, and cross-functional KPIs where tied to program progress
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and workflows that enhance project execution, transparency, and communication
• Promote and uphold safe work practices and compliance with company procedures
• Support other strategic and functional initiatives as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting cross-functional budget planning or board-level reporting preferred
• Experience in portfolio management, executive reporting, or investor-facing deliverables preferred
• Experience in a startup or growth-stage biotech company preferred