Sr. Associate/Manager Project Management & Operations

Oruka Therapeutics•Waltham, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oruka Therapeutics is developing novel biologics for chronic skin diseases, aiming to provide patients with significant freedom from their conditions through infrequent dosing. The company is advancing a portfolio of antibodies targeting the core mechanisms of plaque psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases. Oruka is seeking talented individuals to join their core team, emphasizing a passion for making a difference and contributing to a positive company culture. This specific role, Sr. Associate/Manager – Project Management & Operations, is crucial for developing and managing systems to support early-stage and clinical development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, experience in operational execution across cross-functional projects, and the ability to streamline activities like project execution, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and comfort in a fast-paced environment are essential. Experience in drug development functions such as clinical pharmacology, translational, clinical development, or a related scientific field is preferred. The role requires a hybrid work model with three days per week onsite in Waltham, MA.

Requirements

BS in scientific or technical field
2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably within a nonclinical, clinical pharmacology, translational, or clinical development function in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Proficiency with standard business and project management tools, such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate risks, issues, or delays
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear meeting summaries, trackers, and cross-functional messages
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment and to adapt to changing program priorities
Collaborative, team-focused, and skilled at working across various disciplines within and outside the company

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees (PhD, MBA, MS) preferred
Some experience in drug development in functions such as clinical pharmacology, translational, clinical development, or a related scientific field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical program execution by assisting the Program Manager with managing development and operational activities across multiple programs.
Leverage project management best practices to track and execute key Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical initiatives.
Interface with preclinical vendors and service providers, to ensure projects stay on track with planned timelines and budgets.
Organize and facilitate internal and external project meetings, including agenda development, meeting documentation, and action item tracking.
Build and maintain project timelines, tracking deliverables, and key activities against strategic objectives.
Facilitate analysis plans, reports and other documents’ reviews and approvals in support of Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical program deliverables.
Coordinate with Legal to track and manage contracts related to project activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management tools and processes, including templates, trackers, and information management.