Hybrid Associate Director, Program Management

at Obsidian Therapeutics

• Job title: Associate Director, Program Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $171,000 - $209,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bedford, United States

About the role

• Associate Director of Program Management at Obsidian Therapeutics driving project execution and interdepartmental alignment. Supporting project planning and risk management to advance innovative cancer therapies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and monitoring activities across cross-functional teams, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dashboards, decision trackers, risk registers, and communication tools to support program transparency and accountability.
• Facilitate regular project team meetings, drive agenda setting, capture action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues; propose mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate.
• Partner closely with CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and R&D teams to ensure seamless coordination of activities.
• Support governance presentations and status updates for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Assist with budget tracking, resource forecasting, and vendor management in collaboration with functional leads.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving across all teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of experience; advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D. 8+) or PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences program management; cell therapy or other oncology experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug development process including Clinical, Regulatory, and/or CMC, especially pivotal-to-BLA
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects to meet aggressive goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Successful experience interfacing with external partners (CDMOs, CROs etc.)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in developing timelines, risk assessments, and budget tracking.
• Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to lead without direct authority.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company contributions to health savings and retirement accounts
• Ample paid time off
• Access to wellness programs
• Rich career growth opportunities