Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Centessa Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Project Management to support Orexin development programs. The role will manage early-stage global pharmaceutical development programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, governance materials, and regulatory submission support.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the GTL (Global Team Leader) to project manage a cross-functional matrix development team, and select sub-teams
- Lead the development of and continuously maintain detailed and fully cross-functionally integrated program Gantt chart, incorporating all relevant dependencies, and provide fit-for-purpose summary views for team use and executive management reviews
- Identify and manage interdependencies, critical path and at-risk activities to support program level scenario planning and risk management strategies
- Develop and maintain relevant dashboards to communicate status and track progress
- Manage cross-functional team meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, presentation materials, and minutes that ensure proper follow up of action items
- Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers, and ensure team proactively resolve issues in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated as appropriate
- Work with cross-functional team and Finance to develop and update budgets, and manage program spend within approved budget
- Manage select external vendors (timelines, budgets, MSA/SOW documents, etc.) and integrate deliverables into program Gantt
- Support development of Governance and Executive presentations
- Provide support for the planning and preparation of documents to a quality standard required for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions
- Contribute to establishment and refinement of best practices, processes and procedures
Skills
- BS plus 8+ years' experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, including 4+ years as PM or equivalent
- Experience managing project teams through IND-enabling activities, pre-IND mtgs, IND submissions, and Phase 1 development
- Proven expertise in drug development and registration, including early and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and regulatory interactions, submissions/reviews globally
- Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and organized self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance
- Excellent analytical skills and expert in facilitating team decision making; competent in the application of decision analysis methodologies and related tools
- Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and expert in project management software, e.g., Smartsheet
- The (Associate) Director, Project Management role is based in the US, with occasional travel
- PMP certification is highly desired
Benefits
- This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- 401(k) plan
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Health and wellness program
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