Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager IIILocation: RemoteDuration: 6 month contractResponsibilities

· In partnership with the IPT Lead, define scope, objectives, and deliverables for product candidates in stages of clinical development

· Create and maintain integrated development plans that accurately capture timelines, decision points (i.e., stage gates), resource needs, and budget for multiple clinical programs

· Track and coordinate critical activities required to advance programs into early-stage and/or registrational clinical studies

· Provide general operational support to the IPT, including risk identification/mitigation, problem-solving, communication, and contingency planning

· In partnership with IPT lead, ensure the team is prepared for stage-gates and governance interactions, including content development, stakeholder management, and pre-reads

· Deliver timely updates to key functional stakeholders, leadership, and governance boards covering program status, risks/mitigation, scope changes, etc.

· Document IPT meeting minutes, key decisions, risks/issues, and action items

· Ensure the team communicates effectively and collaboratively, implementing team building techniques where needed to establish and maintain a high-performing teams

· Facilitate creation of program budgets, resource models and long-range plans

· Define resource needs (FTEs and financial) for each stage of development

· Ensure all critical program documentation is organized, accessible, and archived

· In partnership with the PM Center of Excellence, develop, implement, and champion PM best practices, processes, and strategies within the IPT and supporting functions

· Assist with implementation of stage-gates and IPT operating model, including education to the organizations through functional team sessions and meetings with stakeholders/teams

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical or life science discipline

· 5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

· 5+ years of project/program management experience

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and experience levels, including executive management

· Experience in planning and/or managing cross-functional aspects of biopharmaceutical product development, including translational and clinical studies

· Experience with SmartSheets and/or other project planning/management software

· Ability to mentor, lead, and/or influence partners in a matrixed environment

· Previous exposure to budgeting and resource management processes

Preferred Experience and Skills

· Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or Doctorate) in a technical or life science discipline

· Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent certification

· Prior experience with developing advanced therapies (e.g., cell or gene therapy)

· Experience working on/with global teams