Job Description

Associate Director of Project Management, Stealth Company

A wellfunded, Third Rock Ventures Stealth Mode startup is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Project Management to join our growing team. This critical role will drive the execution and coordination of our therapeutic antibody programs from research stage to clinical development and manage crossfunctional activities required for and IND filings . The role can be located in San Francisco or Boston and will work closely across these locations as well as with our team in Shanghai.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the crossfunctional Project Manager for DC and the INDenabling stage programs.
• Develop and maintain the master project schedule needed for IND submissions and track critical milestones and dependencies across all functional areas.
• Proactively identify risks to timeline and budget and develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with functional heads.

CrossFunctional Leadership & Communication

• Facilitate and document efficient and effective team meetings, capture key decisions, action items, and ensure timely followup.
• Ensure alignment and clear communication between functional teams and external partners, CROs, and consultants.
• Prepare and present project status, risks, and resource utilization.

Process & Documentation Management

• Oversee the organization and maintenance of critical program documentation (e.g., Target Product Profile, project charter, team meeting records).
• Ensure all supporting documentation for the IND is prepared, reviewed, and formatted according to regulatory requirements.
• Implement best practices in project management tailored for a biotech environment.

Budget & Resource Planning

• Partner with Finance and functional leads to develop and manage the program budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor resource allocation across the program to ensure adequate staffing to meet IND and early clinical milestones.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in a scientific or life sciences discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering).
• A PMP certification or advanced degree (e.g., Masters, PhD) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 4 years in drug development project management.
• Mandatory: Proven, handson experience managing an integrated program leading directly to a successful IND submission .
• Specific experience with biologics, particularly monoclonal antibodies , is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planview).

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across diverse teams.
• Expertise in the critical path activities required for CMC and nonclinical packages for an IND.

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