The Position Verve is seeking a Director, Program Management. In this role you will report to the VP, Head of Program Management and will oversee and coordinate activities for one or more of our pipeline programs to ensure alignment and visibility throughout the organization. You will partner closely with program leader and cross-functional team to define and execute on the project strategy, develop and maintain integrated program plans, manage, and communicate program status, issues, and options for resolution to ensure optimal and timely information flow to all stakeholders. In this role, you will demonstrate proactive behaviors, attention to detail and the ability to think strategically. You will establish trusted relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure transparency and efficiency across the organization and will provide additional project support within the R&D organization as needed.
This is a hybrid role and requires 3-days in our Boston office. We are considering local candidates at this time.
Job Responsibilities Work closely with program team to ensure alignment around the program plan, and drive on-time and on-budget execution against the plan. Develop and maintain an integrated program plan and timeline. Develop meeting agendas, organize regular cross-functional program meetings, prepare meeting minutes, track actions, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items. Partner with key R&D leaders and finance to ensure effective planning and utilization of resources and tracking to budget. Identify risks, drive scenario planning and development of potential risk mitigation strategies. Development and implementation of key PM tools and processes. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a life science or health sciences field. Advanced degree in a scientific field, or MBA or formal PM training a plus. 10+ years' of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with 5+ years of project/ program management experience. Sufficient experience in drug development/ scientific knowledge to play a key role in integrating data and decision making across all aspects of development from discovery through to clinical development. Experience with gene editing/ gene therapy a plus. Willingness to be creative and adaptable to support a growing PM department. Experience with PM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, OnePager or similar. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate team members. Strategic vision and ability to tie together program and business goals. Ability to foster and contribute to a culture of excellence grounded in problem solving and teamwork. Excellent communication skills including strong writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and to manage complexity.
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