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Senior Director, Project Team Leader

Altos Labs
San Francisco Bay Area, USAfull_timePosted 10 Jun 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Our Mission</strong></h2> <p>Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.</p> <p>For more information, see our website at <a href="https://altoslabs.com/" target="_blank">altoslabs.com.</a></p> <h2><strong>Our Value</strong></h2> <p>Our Single Altos Value: <strong>Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission</strong>.</p> <h2><strong>Diversity at Altos</strong></h2> <p>Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. &nbsp;At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.</p></div><h2><strong>What You Will Contribute To Altos</strong></h2> <p>As a<strong> </strong>Project Team Leader, you will be accountable for execution for our high-priority therapeutic programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle—from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing.</p> <p>The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and leadership skills, required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a matrixed team of experts across Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical, and CMC (Manufacturing), to drive project advancement.</li> <li>Strategic Planning: Develop and present options for the program for senior management, including timing, target profiles, and cost.&nbsp;</li> <li>Financial Oversight: Manage the program budget, including resource allocation, forecasting.</li> <li>Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations.&nbsp; Lead governance and technical discussions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Risk &amp; Mitigation: Proactively identify "deal-breakers" in the development path. You don't just report risks; you build contingency plans to bypass them.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2> <h4><strong>Minimum Qualif

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