Director, Program Management

Prime Medicine•Cambridge, MA

10d•$219,000 - $232,000

About The Position

Prime Medicine is seeking an outstanding program manager experienced in advancing early discovery programs through IND approval. The leader will refine and reinforce the company’s program management methodology and lead program management in early research teams. The role reports to the Vice President, Programs and Strategy. The Program Manager partners with research team leadership to shape program strategy, goals, and decisions, and drives execution of integrated development plans. The role manages planning, timelines, milestones, meetings, risks, budgets, long-range plans, and resourcing, while building cross-functional relationships and communicating program progress. The position also helps strengthen Prime Medicine’s program management function by managing discovery-stage plans, supporting governance and scenario planning, fostering high-performing teams, contributing to portfolio and investment planning, and sharing lessons across programs. The position is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award, such as a bonus, and an annual long-term incentive award, such as equity. Prime Medicine offers health, financial, and wellness benefits, paid time off, wellness days, and company-wide recharge breaks. The U.S. base salary range is $219,000–$232,000.

Requirements

Direct experience in program management or program leadership for programs from discovery through early clinical development.
At least 6 years of industry experience, including at least 3 years managing programs.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships, set expectations, facilitate dialogue, and resolve conflict.
Proficiency in prioritizing and driving complex programs to milestone completion.
Proficiency in program management tools and methodology, and willingness to improve tools, implement best practices, and foster change management.
Strategic and financial acumen, including the ability to develop and manage program plans, budgets, and timelines.

Nice To Haves

Additional business training or education.
Experience in genetic medicines.

Responsibilities

Partner with research team leadership to develop and guide program strategy, set program goals, and facilitate program decision-making.
Lead program management activities across programs, including project plans, timeline and milestone tracking, team meetings and minutes, and decision-making support.
Drive execution of program strategy and integrated development plans collaboratively and with urgency.
Identify risks, gaps, and resource bottlenecks and develop and implement mitigation plans.
Develop and manage program budgets and long-range plans, including scenario planning; monitor program financials and resourcing plans.
Build strong working relationships across the organization to facilitate cross-functional communication.
Develop materials and present program updates and progress at internal company meetings.
Manage and communicate Prime’s discovery-stage program plans.
Provide input to the Leadership Team on program progress and facilitate cross-functional communication.
Support strategic scenario planning, develop risk and mitigation plans, and drive key program decisions through governance forums.
Reinforce high standards and high-performing teams to advance the company’s science.
Partner with Finance and Strategy/Portfolio Management on strategic and tactical program planning to inform long-range planning, investment planning, and portfolio prioritization.
Ensure cross-functional and cross-program sharing of key learnings, and drive change management as applicable.