Associate Director, IT Project Management

Associate Director, IT Project Management – Solid Biosciences 

Charlestown, MA

Solid Biosciences is a precision genetic medicine company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates targeting rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), TNNT2-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, BAG3-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, and additional fatal, genetic cardiac diseases. We are advancing a diverse pipeline and delivery platform in the pursuit of uniting experts in science, technology, disease management, and care. 

Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted by Duchenne, Solid’s mission is to improve the daily lives of patients living with devastating rare diseases.

The Associate Director, IT Project Management is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives across IT systems, infrastructure and operations, and enterprise business transformation efforts. This role plays a key part in the development and maturation of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) by applying disciplined delivery practices, improving execution consistency, and enabling portfolio‑level visibility.

In addition to direct project leadership, the Associate Director drives the planning and prioritization activities while ensuring projects are delivered in a manner that supports GxP, SOC 2, SOX, and internal audit readiness. The role partners IT closely with all areas of the business and supports the alignment of Quality, Finance, Facilities, Research, Clinical, CMC with external vendors to translate strategic objectives into well‑executed, sustainable outcomes.

Key Position Responsibilities 

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of timely IT initiatives aligned with objectives across enterprise and business applications, infrastructure and cloud platforms, cybersecurity and risk management, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, RAID logs, and formal status reporting. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project‑related risks; escalate issues with clear impact and remediation options.
• Project Manage technology‑enabled business transformation initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency, and operational control over varying complexity and risk profiles.
• PMO Development & Governance
  • Support the continued development of the PMO in IT through standards, methodologies, templates, and reporting practices, applying consistent PM discipline to improve execution predictability and transparency. 
  • Maintain portfolio level visibility into project status, dependencies, risks, and capacity constraints. 
  • Support annual planning, roadmap development, and prioritization discussions in partnership with IT leadership.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and executive‑level status updates.
  • Manage vendor engagements, including SOW development, milestone tracking, and deliverable acceptance while ensuring adherence to Solid Biosciences’ security, quality, and compliance expectations. 
• Continuous Improvement & Team Enablement
  • Contribute to the evolution of IT delivery maturity through improved governance, reporting, and execution practices. 
  • Mentor junior project managers or project coordinators, as applicable. 
  • Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, ora related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive project management experience in a regulated environment (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences). 
• Demonstrated experience delivering IT systems, infrastructure, and enterprise technology initiatives. 
• Experience supporting business transformation, operational improvement, or enterprise enablement programs. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Enterprise Applications, IT systems, infrastructure, and operational service models. 
• Working knowledge of GxP concepts, validation principles, and regulated documentation practices.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, SOX IT controls, and audit‑ready delivery expectations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments. 
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification. 
• ITIL, or Agile, certifications preferred.

Compensation 

The base compensation range for this role is: $150,000.00 - 215,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an internal analysis utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward individual performance and align incentives to Solid’s long term company performance. 

Benefits and Solid Advantages 

At Solid Biosciences we offer a highly competitive total rewards and benefits package, intended to support all aspects of our employees’ lives and well-being. Additionally, for those employees working onsite at our Hood Park Headquarters, we offer a variety of onsite resources to support those working in our offices.