Director, Program Management

Position Overview:

The Director, Program Management (PM) will be responsible for cross-functional execution of 1–2 clinical-stage development programs. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, proactive, hands-on program manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment. The candidate will have clinical drug development experience and will drive operational advancement of programs while working closely with the Program Leader and functional areas. This role plays a key part in day-to-day operations and manages program team meetings.

This position is hybrid based in Boston!

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional program meetings by setting agendas, managing invites, distributing accurate and timely meeting minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items in collaboration with the Program Lead.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans and timelines, incorporating input from all critical functions (Clinical Development/Science, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Toxicology, Regulatory, CMC, QA, Corporate Strategy, Legal) to define program goals, milestones, deliverables, critical path activities, risks, and assumptions.
• Act as a key liaison in internal sub-team meetings and external partner/vendor meetings (e.g., CDMOs, CROs) to ensure alignment with program objectives and timelines; proactively manage and escalate risks or issues.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration by building relationships with team members and ensuring smooth day-to-day program execution.
• Identify, track, and resolve program-level issues, collaborating with stakeholders to drive resolution and maintain momentum.
• Provide program management support for clinical development plans and long-range planning, including budgeting and resourcing, as needed.
• Create and maintain tracking tools such as dashboards, timelines, and risk logs to ensure program transparency and alignment.
• Support the Head of Program Management in developing and refining program management processes, best practices, and tools to support organizational growth and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or life sciences background strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in program management leading cross-functional teams across the drug development lifecycle; functional experience (e.g., clinical, regulatory) is a plus.
• Proven experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, with a deep understanding of drug development from preclinical through commercialization.
• CNS (Central Nervous System) therapeutic area experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and facilitate cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of traditional program/project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to synthesize complex information.
• High attention to detail, combined with the ability to maintain a big-picture view and align program strategy with execution.
• Experience in start-up or small biotech environments preferred; must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, lean, and evolving setting.
• Alliance management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint (including Think Cell), Smartsheet, and SharePoint.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable law, and are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.