Aditum Bio is a new model of biotech venture capital uniquely positioned to rapidly translate scientific discoveries into innovative new medicines. Aditum brings together unmatched scientific and domain expertise, combined with operational capabilities. Our agile operating model enables rapid company formation, planning, and execution for a new model of drug development. We target clinic-ready therapies to help underserved patient populations, forming companies and staffing them with medical and scientific experts. Launched in 2019 by former Novartis CEO Joe Jimenez and former President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Dr. Mark Fishman, Aditum currently manages a broad portfolio of clinical stage companies with multiple drug candidates in or entering Phase 2 clinical trials.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a program management leader who will be responsible for leading overall project management within a Phase II-ready, neuroscience-focused portfolio company. You'd be a part of a talented group of experts working to incubate early stage biotech companies, with the potential to pivot to different portfolio programs over time. The program manager will work cross-functionally across internal and external stakeholders to strategically and efficiently drive progress toward clinical milestones of a given Aditum Bio portfolio company.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Program Planning and Management: Work with the Aditum Bio stakeholders to manage the development plan and coordinate all the moving pieces to deliver key outcomes. Work across functions to develop timelines and budgets for asset progression, closely track progress, proactively identify risks and potential mitigations, and report results to Aditum Bio management team.
• Partner Collaborations and Vendor Management: Manage the contracting and oversight of any external partners, including contract manufacturers, API and formulation advisors, pre/clinical CROs and consultants, while ensuring that the interests of Aditum Bio are protected. Work collaboratively with CROs to execute and track clinical development programs.
• Cross-stakeholder communication: The program manager will be responsible for coordinating the communication of key program updates to a variety of internal stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate activities of asset sales: At asset value inflection, work with the Aditum Bio BD&L team to coordinate and execute on asset exit (e.g., transfer of asset to new buyer, IPO activities and management, syndication for next phase of development, etc.)

Qualifications:

• BA/BS, with a background in science/biotechnology/medicine.
• Experience in drug development project management is required.
• Experience with neuroscience and/or substance use disorder programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on small teams, within fast-paced, early stage biotech companies.
• Experience spanning tech transfer, pre-clinical and clinical development. Experience as clinical-focused program manager is preferred.
• Proficiency in key tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, project management software tools and procurement software systems.
• Strong track record in effectively working with senior management
• Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Results oriented and self-assured. Ability to push timetables while keeping the team motivated

Location requirements: This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) and can be based from our headquarters in Oakland, California or from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Aditum Bio intends to obtain an office location in Cambridge in Q3 2024; the position would be fully remote for those MA-based until a Cambridge office opening.
The range for this full-time position is $235,000 - 255,000, plus a target bonus, equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401k plan with match.
Our time off benefits include flexible/non-accrued PTO plus 12 paid holidays. Sick leave will also be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. For employees eligible to take parental leave, we may provide up to 8 weeks of paid additional leave. Additional leave time may be available and may be paid from other sources.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on our postings reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by interview performance, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training, and other relevant factors. Please note the range reflects base salary and does not include target bonus, equity or benefits.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.