Associate Program Manager (Contract)

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA

7h • $48 - $55 • Remote

About The Position

Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
Amylyx is seeking a highly motivated Associate Program Manager to provide hands-on project coordination support for the preparation of clinical areas of a New Drug Application (NDA) for a Phase 3 program. This individual will work in the Program Management department, reporting to the Director, Program Management.
This is an exciting interdisciplinary role for a qualified and highly motivated individual.

Requirements

• MS or BS Degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug development with at least 1 year in a project/program management role.
• Experience with clinical development phases is mandatory.
• Experience in project management supporting cross-functional teams with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. Smartsheet, SharePoint or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and time management skills.
• Extremely well-organized with the ability to manage highly detailed workflows.
• Proactive and self-motivated with expertise in both planning and implementation.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of cross-functional sub teams to facilitate timely planning, execution, tracking, and completion of NDA-related clinical deliverables. Sub-teams may include individuals from the following functional areas: clinical development, clinical operations, safety, medical affairs, biometrics, regulatory, program management, etc.
• Setting up meetings, drafting agendas and detailed minutes, and tracking actions through completion.
• Assisting in the identification of issues impacting plan execution and working with the team to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensuring effective and timely communication to sub-team members regarding activity status, key milestones, identified risks and resource allocation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level