Associate Director, Program Management
Associate Director, Program Management
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Job Description
Opportunity for Secondment to AskBio
Were pleased to share an exciting secondment opportunity at AskBio. This role is available for a time period to be determined by leadership at both Bayer and AskBio. While most assignments range from one to two years the exact duration will be based on business needs and mutual agreement.
This secondment offers a unique chance to broaden your experience expand your knowledge and contribute meaningfully to AskBios mission: to advance gene therapy and change the lives of patients around the world.
If youre interested in exploring this opportunity we encourage you to:
Speak with your direct manager to discuss your interest and alignment with your development goals.
Apply directly using the link provided in the posting.
We look forward to seeing how our colleagues continue to grow and make an impact across the Bayer-AskBio partnership.
Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.
Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform peoples lives.
Our principles:
Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.
Our values:
Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate actively listen openly communicate and embrace diverse points of view.
Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients families and caregivers.
Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest transparent and committed to doing whats right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.
Position Summary
The Associate Director Program Management plays an integral role in advancing AskBios gene therapy products through clinical development. They will provide comprehensive program management and operational support for the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including creation and maintenance of integrated end-to-end development plans and timelines. This role partners with the IPT Lead to ensure the program team has clear direction and alignment to execute critical activities ranging from pre-clinical (IND-enabling) studies up through BLA submission (e.g. CMC regulatory clinical medical).
Job Responsibilities
In partnership with the IPT Lead define scope objectives and deliverables for product candidates in stages of clinical development
Create and maintain integrated development plans that accurately capture timelines decision points (i.e. stage gates) resource needs and budget for multiple clinical programs
Track and coordinate critical activities required to advance programs into early-stage and/or registrational clinical studies
Provide general operational support to the IPT including risk identification/mitigation problem-solving communication and contingency planning
In partnership with IPT lead ensure the team is prepared for stage-gates and governance interactions including content development stakeholder management and pre-reads
Deliver timely updates to key functional stakeholders leadership and governance boards covering program status risks/mitigation scope changes etc.
Document IPT meeting minutes key decisions risks/issues and action items
Ensure the team communicates effectively and collaboratively implementing team building techniques where needed to establish and maintain a high-performing teams
Facilitate creation of program budgets resource models and long-range plans
Define resource needs (FTEs and financial) for each stage of development
Ensure all critical program documentation is organized accessible and archived
In partnership with the PM Center of Excellence develop implement and champion PM best practices processes and strategies within the IPT and supporting functions
Assist with implementation of stage-gates and IPT operating model including education to the organizations through functional team sessions and meetings with stakeholders/teams
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in a technical or life science discipline
8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
4 years of project/program management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and experience levels including executive management
Experience in planning and/or managing cross-functional aspects of biopharmaceutical product development including translational and clinical studies
Experience with SmartSheets and/or other project planning/management software
Ability to mentor lead and/or influence partners in a matrixed environment
Previous exposure to budgeting and resource management processes
Preferred Education Experience and Skills
Advanced degree (e.g. Masters or Doctorate) in a technical or life science discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent certification
Prior experience with developing advanced therapies (e.g. cell or gene therapy)
Experience working on/with global teams
Understands and interprets technical data related to biopharmaceutical product development
AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid jobrelated requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at or sending us an email at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
