Associate Director, Program Management

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Summary:

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. The role will report to the Executive Director, Program Team Leader.

Job Responsibilities:

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

• Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines identifying all significant activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones. Conduct continual review and analysis of critical path activities and communicate any perceived risks for budget or timeline in a timely manner.

• 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 and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.

• Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence. 

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

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant disciplines. In addition, PMP certification is desirable. BS/MS degrees in a scientific discipline in combination with 8+ years of drug development experience.

• The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry; experience in program management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams is a plus.

• Experience with commonly used program management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables.

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

• Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing busines