Senior Manager / Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management
About The Position
The unprecedented convergence of multi-modal data, advanced disease modeling, and computational power is revolutionizing drug discovery. insitro is harnessing this moment to redefine how medicines are developed for complex diseases. Our AI/ML-enabled platforms integrate and scale data to rapidly discover novel biological insights to redefine complex diseases and identify new targets and drugs. To enable this vision we are seeking an Sr. Manager (Associate Director) of Project and Portfolio Management who will help our project teams to discover and advance exciting drug candidates into the clinic for neurological or metabolic indications. Reporting into the Head of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM), you will partner with project team leaders in developing rightsized project strategy and create a successful team environment with a high-level of performance. You will develop and execute high quality integrated project plans with clear timelines spanning research, discovery, clinical development, software engineering, and data science/machine learning. As part of PPM you will also be a part of establishing and improving project management tools and methodologies across our portfolio to support critical initiatives.
Requirements
- BS degree required in a life science field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience (8 years for Assoc Dir) in biotech/pharmaceutical industry in the early development space.
- 2+ years (5+ for Assoc Dir) in project/portfolio leadership leading cross-functional matrix teams.
- Extensive knowledge of the drug development process and deliverables at each stage of the pipeline, with deep experience in translational stages, target discovery, early commercial assessment and preliminary clinical development.
- Excellent Project Management Skills – driving execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost.
- Proficiency with project management tools and software e.g., critical path analyses and scenario planning.
- Ability to strategically analyze and summarize complex information into important concepts for broader communication including to senior leaders.
- Familiarity with high-content human data modalities (e.g., genetics/genomics, histopathological imaging, spatial biology), data generation technologies and familiarity with computational methods that are relevant to biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, statistical genetics, and medical genetics.
Nice To Haves
- MS or PhD preferred.
- Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
- Familiarity with Google suite and Smartsheets strongly preferred.
- Prior use of generative AI tools / LLM technologies in day-to-day work (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity).
- Understanding of high-content human data modalities (e.g., genetics/genomics, histopathological imaging, spatial biology) and data generation technologies.
- Familiarity with and passion about machine learning enabled drug discovery.
Responsibilities
- Partner with project team leaders in developing rightsized project strategy and create a successful team environment with a high-level of performance.
- Develop and execute high quality integrated project plans with clear timelines spanning research, discovery, clinical development, software engineering, and data science/machine learning.
- Establish and improve project management tools and methodologies across our portfolio to support critical initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional matrix teams.
- Lead matrix team meetings to enable collaboration, decision-making, and alignment with internal and external customers.
- Lead all aspects of project scope, deliverables, risks, and resources.
- Resolve complex cross-functional problems while building and maintaining positive working relationships with collaborators.
Benefits
- Annual Performance Bonus Plan
- Equity Incentive Plan
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health and well-being support
- Open, flexible vacation policy
- Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for birth mothers, and 10 weeks for a new parent (inclusive of birth, adoption, fostering, etc)
- Quarterly budget for books and online courses for self-development
- New hire stipend for home office setup
- Monthly cell phone & internet stipend
- Access to free onsite baristas and daily lunch for employees who are either onsite or hybrid
- Access to a free commuter bus network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
