Sr Enterprise Program Manager, Development Lab

GeneDx•Gaithersburg, MD

9h•Remote

About The Position

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com . Summary: We are looking for a driven, experienced, and hands-on Senior Research Program Manager to turn ideas into reality - managing early-stage research projects, validating approaches, and guiding them to scalable production. You will own the project pipeline, bridge the gap between teams, drive execution, and contribute ideas and solutions for what we should pursue next—both strategically and tactically.

Requirements

Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in a relevant field such as Genetics, Genomics, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
Extensive experience in genomic research and/or program management, preferably within the diagnostic, biotech or life sciences industry, 8+ years.
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and teams.
Understanding of DNA & RNA sequencing technologies, bioinformatics, clinical interpretation of genomic data, and/or regulatory requirements for lab designed tests
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage multiple research projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet timelines and quality standards.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including genomic researchers, data scientists, bioinformaticians, genetic counselors and medical geneticists, fostering effective collaboration and communication.
Maintain budgets for research programs, including financial planning, tracking, and reporting.
Identify potential risks for genomic research projects and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
Ensure all research activities comply with LDT and FDA regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and organizational policies in collaboration with quality department.
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, software developers and lab directors, providing regular updates and reports.
Monitor project progress and performance, using metrics and data to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure thorough documentation of research processes, SOPs, findings, and outcomes, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.
Using your expertise in genetics and program management, d Drive innovation in diagnostic testing, analysis and interpretation through genomic research projects and transfer into the commercial laboratory.
Contribute to data analytics, genetic interpretation and/or the evaluation of software tools for clinical genomic analysis and research, approximately 20% time.