Senior Director of Program Management Atum

Senior Director of Program Management ATUM

ATUM is a leader in cell line development gene synthesis and protein engineering. We are seeking a strategic Director of Program Management to spearhead our customer-facing project portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on bridging the gap between complex scientific execution and world-class client service. The Director will lead and mentor a high-performing team of Project Managers and act as a critical partner for our executive-level clients to ensure every project exceeds rigorous scientific and commercial standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Management: oversee a full suite of servicesfrom gene synthesis to protein design to cell line developmentto ensure alignment with corporate revenue and growth objectives.
• Operational Leadership: establish and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and project management frameworks to improve efficiency and maintain customer service standards.
• People Management & Mentorship: Lead mentor and scale a team of Project Managers fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and scientific excellence.
• High-Level Risk Mitigation: identify systemic bottlenecks across projects (e.g. resource shortages deviations from expected results) and implement enterprise-level solutions.
• Financial Accountability: support portfolio-wide budget/profitability analysis and financial forecasting across all service lines.
• Client communication: ensure transparent and timely communication providing regular updates managing expectations and facilitating communication between the sponsor and scientific teams.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the long-term vision for the Project Management department aligning operational workflows with ATUMs overarching commercial business goals.

Qualifications

• Education: An advanced degree (PhD or MS) inMolecular Biology Biochemistry or Biotechnology to provide technical oversight of complex scientific activities.
• Experience: 10 yearsof progressive experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical setting with a minimum of 7 years in a dedicated project management leadership role.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such asPMP(Project Management Professional) orPgMP(Program Management Professional) are highly recommended.
• Skills: Expert-level proficiency in managing cross-functional matrix teams strategic planning and navigating complex client-contract relationships.
• Soft Skills:Strong leadership communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Tools:Familiarity with project management software and data management systems.

Why ATUM

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of the next-gen biotech revolution in Quantitative Biology.
• Culture of Excellence: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with excellent growth opportunities.
• Perks & Benefits: Free daily catered lunch comprehensive health benefits PTO and a 401(k) with a Safe Harbor plan.

Compensation Range: $170K - $200K