Director of Program Management

Job Summary

Driving the planning and execution of complex therapeutic programs, the full-time Director of Program Management will serve as a senior program management partner across a portfolio of assets, ensuring effective resource management, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated program management partner to a program leader across high-risk therapeutic programs from discovery through IND and clinical entry
• Build and maintain the integrated, cross-functional development plan, applying data-driven methods to translate program objectives into executable plans
• Partner with functional leaders to forecast resources, manage external partners, and ensure programs meet established scope, schedule, and budget standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in biotech environments, including 5+ years leading drug development programs
• Demonstrated experience managing drug development programs across discovery, preclinical, and IND-enabling stages
• Hands-on experience with integrated development plans, critical-path management, and cross-functional resource planning
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders, driving alignment and decisions without direct authority