Director, Program Management
About The Position
Rezo Therapeutics is seeking an experienced, highly organized Director of Program Management to join its R&D organization. The role will lead the growth and development of program management capabilities as the company advances its pipeline. The Director will translate company goals into actionable plans, support program strategy and execution, manage cross-functional teams and collaborations, and establish consistent program management practices across the organization. As the pipeline advances, this leader will build a high-performing program management team to guide therapeutic programs through IND submission and into the clinic. The role is based in San Francisco, California. The position offers a salary range of $160,000–$240,000, eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and an equity incentive plan, and the benefits described in the posting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in the life sciences; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Typically, at least 10 years of related work experience in biotech or pharma with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 8 years with an advanced degree.
- Formal education, training, and/or certification in project or program management, such as PMP or CAPM.
- Successful track record managing complex projects, programs, and other business activities in a matrixed environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to influence teams to achieve optimal performance and complete deliverables.
- Proficiency with commonly used professional project and program management platforms and software, including Smartsheet and Office Timeline or other timeline visualization tools.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a bench scientist.
- Prior experience at a startup.
- Previous project management experience with IND-enabling studies and document preparation.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to translate company goals into plans of action with measurable deliverables.
- Partner with PTLs in project and program team working group meetings to translate strategy and stakeholder management into efficient execution plans.
- Lead cross-functional team meetings for advanced programs to drive program strategy, key decisions, and risk assessments, including scheduling, timelines, and costs.
- Create master program timelines and project and program plans to support efficient initiation and completion of activities.
- Oversee research and communication with external collaborators, including SRAs, industry partners, and CROs, and ensure alignment with collaboration goals.
- Build a high-performing program management team to manage cross-functional efforts and direct therapeutic programs through IND submission and into the clinic.
- Evolve and implement consistent program management best practices across the organization, with continuity between functions, particularly in the IND-enabling space.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop, implement, and ensure adherence to company-wide operational procedures and process improvements, including documentation policies, data and file storage organization, and presentation materials.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (HMO or PPO)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Discretionary time off policy
- Company holidays, including summer and winter shutdown
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Commuter / Mass Transit Benefit Program
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Parental leave
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Equity Incentive Plan eligibility
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
