Associate Director / Director, Program Management

Valo Health•Lexington, MA

About The Position

We are hiring for 1 position — Associate Director or Director— and will determine the appropriate level based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications during the interview process. The Associate Director / Director of Program Management will work hand-in-hand with Therapeutics Research Program and Project Leads to ensure strategic and operational excellence across a portfolio of discovery drug development programs and projects. They will own responsibility for planning, tracking, and reporting progress against key program artifacts, such as budget, resources, risks, and milestones, and share responsibility with the Program Lead for driving alignment through crisp data-driven decision-making and ensuring development of fully fleshed-out program plans while maintaining a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences or related field
5+ years of cross-functional program management experience
5+ years of drug development experience in a pharmaceutical environment
Strong knowledge and understanding of drug discovery and development
Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross functional teams and processes
Ability to manage and lead empowered teams to operate with high standards
Strong understanding and competency in planning processes and decision making
Demonstrated experience using standard program management tools and software encompassing timeline, budget, resource, and risk management; experience in several methodologies preferred (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
Ability to translate strategies into tangible deliverables
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills including negotiation, managing meeting and group dynamics, ability to balance concerns of line management with objectives of cross functional teams
Strong analytical and decision-making ability, ability to synthesize complex and diverse inputs to a program, and recommended solutions/preferred options
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and multitask
Please note: At this time we are only able to consider candidates who have permanent U.S. work authorization without the need for immediate or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive strategic planning activities for the program team, including development of the program plan, budget, resourcing, timeline, and milestones.
Work closely with the Program Lead to maximize program team effectiveness through active facilitation of meetings, driving alignment through data-driven decision-making, and cultivation of a positive team environment.
Document, track, communicate, and drive program progress through utilization of project management tools and best practices.
Issue reports communicating program status, risks, and progress and present finding to senior management on a regular basis.
Lead other cross functional projects (strategic and/or operational) as required by PPM.
Reinforce team operating principles to maximize alignment within the team, across functions, and across teams.
Contribute to the growth and development of the Portfolio & Program Management team