Associate Director, IT Project Management

Solid Biosciences•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Biosciences is a precision genetic medicine company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates targeting rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), TNNT2-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, BAG3-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, and additional fatal, genetic cardiac diseases. We are advancing a diverse pipeline and delivery platform in the pursuit of uniting experts in science, technology, disease management, and care. Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted by Duchenne, Solid’s mission is to improve the daily lives of patients living with devastating rare diseases. The Associate Director, IT Project Management is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives across IT systems, infrastructure and operations, and enterprise business transformation efforts. This role plays a key part in the development and maturation of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) by applying disciplined delivery practices, improving execution consistency, and enabling portfolio‑level visibility. In addition to direct project leadership, the Associate Director drives the planning and prioritization activities while ensuring projects are delivered in a manner that supports GxP, SOC 2, SOX, and internal audit readiness. The role partners IT closely with all areas of the business and supports the alignment of Quality, Finance, Facilities, Research, Clinical, CMC with external vendors to translate strategic objectives into well‑executed, sustainable outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, ora relatedfield.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive project management experience in a regulated environment (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences).
Demonstrated experience delivering IT systems, infrastructure, and enterprise technology initiatives.
Experience supporting business transformation, operational improvement, or enterprise enablement programs.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Applications, IT systems, infrastructure, and operational service models.
Working knowledge of GxP concepts, validation principles, and regulated documentation practices.
Familiarity with SOC 2, SOX IT controls, and audit‑ready delivery expectations.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting.
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification.
ITIL, or Agile, certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery oftimelyIT initiativesalignedwithobjectivesacrossenterpriseand businessapplications,infrastructureandcloud platforms, cybersecurityand risk management, and operational systems.
Develop andmaintainproject charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, RAID logs, and formal status reporting.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project‑related risks; escalate issues with clear impact and remediation options.
Project Managetechnology‑enabled business transformation initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency, and operational controlover varying complexity and risk profiles.
Support the continued development of the PMO in IT through standards, methodologies, templates, and reporting practices, applying consistent PM discipline to improve execution predictabilityand transparency.
Maintain portfolio level visibility into project status, dependencies, risks, and capacity constraints.
Support annual planning, roadmap development, and prioritization discussions in partnership with IT leadership.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and executive‑level status updates.
Manage vendor engagements, including SOW development, milestone tracking, and deliverable acceptancewhile ensuring adherence toSolid Biosciences’ security, quality, and compliance expectations.
Contribute to the evolution of IT delivery maturity through improved governance, reporting, and execution practices.
Mentor junior project managers or project coordinators, as applicable.
Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Dental programs with flexible plan offerings, including FSA and HSA programs
401(k) program participation with competitive company matched contributions
Eligibility toparticipatein Solid’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
Mobile phone subsidy for eligible employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Program on Travel, Entertainment, and Services
Employee Assistance Programs
Daily Subsidized Lunch Delivery (onsite @ Hood Park)
Free Onsite Full-Service Gym (onsite @Hood Park)
Employee Parking (onsite @ Hood Park)
12 Observed Holidays and a winter shut down
15-day PTO Policy anda80-hour rollover YoY
40-hour Sick Policy
8 Hour Floating Holiday