Associate Director, Development Program Manager
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Encoded Therapeutics Inc.Biotech gene therapy
Workable workplace: remote; Workable locations: United StatesFull-TimeDirector
SalaryFor candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area the salary range for this position is 170,000 - 205,000; For candidates based outside the San Francisco Bay Area, the salary range is 160,000 - 189,000
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Job Details
- Experience
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience.
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk Management
Requirements
- Typically requires 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated program or project management experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences industry.
- Working knowledge of drug development, including preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial requirements.
- Experience supporting gene therapy, AAV vectors, other advanced modalities, and/or rare disease programs is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional teams for complex development programs, preferably in gene therapy.
- Proficiency in Smartsheet, Office Timelines, and/or other project-management tools and software.
- Ability to evaluate PMO tooling, workflows, and delivery frameworks and recommend process improvements.
- Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience preparing materials for and presenting to senior leadership.
- PMP certification or equivalent program/project management credential is preferred.
- Familiarity with gene therapy-specific regulatory considerations, governance processes, and IND submissions is preferred.
- Experience using AI-assisted features in program and portfolio management tools is preferred.
- Up to 20% travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate development and implementation of program strategy aligned with company goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Organize Development Core Team activities and prepare stakeholders for internal meetings, management communications, and external-partner engagement.
- Develop and maintain the integrated program plan, timeline, and budget across functional areas.
- Track Core Team deliverables and identify program risks and dependencies, developing and monitoring mitigation plans with functional leads.
- Support scenario and contingency planning for key program decisions, regulatory interactions, and data readouts.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and communicate program status, risks, and decisions across functional areas.
- Partner with Finance and functional leads on budget forecasting, resource planning, and capacity analysis.
- Report program progress and maintain program documentation in line with internal quality and compliance standards.
- Contribute to program-management processes, templates, and best practices, and support QBR and Board of Directors meetings as needed.
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