Associate Director, Drug Development Project Manager

Role

Associate Director, Drug Development Project Management, partnering with global leads to co-lead early and late-phase development programs.

Responsibilities

• develop integrated project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources
• facilitate strategic decision-making, risk mitigation, and governance interactions
• foster high-performing, collaborative teams
• support lifecycle management and operational excellence

Requirements

• advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Life Sciences or related field, 10+ years in biotech/pharma with proven experience managing complex drug development programs across phases
• strong leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and communication skills
• proficiency with project management tools

HighValue:

• experience in biotech/pharma drug development, early/late-phase programs, cross-functional leadership, strategic partnership with alliance partners, and expertise in end-to-end drug development processes