Associate Director – Program Management

Associate Director – Program Management

Requirements

• BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives.
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.
• Support Program Leaders and Directors in creating comprehensive program plans aligned with overall strategy for developing vaccines and therapeutics.
• Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans.
• Interact closely with scientific staff to address everyday facility challenges and manage large capital facility projects with a scientific perspective.
• Apply technical, team, and scheduling expertise to contribute to team deliverables and translate strategic objectives into operational plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or a Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/JD) with 4+ years of relevant experience
• PMP or similar Project Management Certifications
• Strong understanding of clinical operations protocols and site budgets
• Ability to influence and lead
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure