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
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