Hybrid Manager, Program Management – CNS Delivery & Devices

at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio)

• Job title: Manager, Program Management – CNS Delivery & Devices
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Durham, United States

About the role

• Manager of Program Management for CNS Delivery & Devices at AskBio. Requires extensive experience in medical devices and program management within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Device and Delivery leadership, define scope, objectives, and deliverables for workflows and/or device development projects
• Create and maintain integrated development plans that accurately capture timelines, decision points (e.g., stage gates), resource needs, and budget
• Track and coordinate cross-functional (e.g., clinical, regulatory, commercial) activities in support of proof-of-concept, clinical evaluation, registrational studies, and commercialization
• Maintain alignment on plans and progress within the team and external vendors
• Lead the team through exercises to ensure milestones are delivered according to plan, including risk identification/mitigation, proactive problem-solving, and contingency planning
• Provide general operational support to the cross-functional teams, including risk identification/mitigation, problem-solving, and contingency planning
• Deliver timely updates to key functional stakeholders, leadership, and governance boards covering program status, risks/mitigation, scope changes, etc.
• Document meeting minutes, key decisions, risks/issues, and action items
• Ensure the team communicates effectively and collaboratively, leveraging PM techniques to establish and maintain a high-performing team
• Facilitate development of budgets, resource plans, and long-range plans
• Ensure critical documentation is organized, accessible, and archived
• Lead small projects and/or task forces independently with support from Device and Delivery leadership, SMEs, and functional leaders
• Develop, implement, and champion PM best practices, processes, and strategies on the EPT and with supporting functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or life science discipline
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in (CNS-related) medical devices, biotechnology, life science or pharmaceutical organizations
• 2+ years of experience in program/project management or performing PM-related duties
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and supporting complex projects/programs
• Practical knowledge of the biotechnology and medical device development lifecycles and the activities needed to support clinical development
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and identifying creative solutions
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to manage a broad range of issues and projects and deliver innovative solutions
• Able to communicate effectively across different disciplines (e.g., R&D, Translational, CMC) and experience levels, including Senior Management
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development