Associate Director/Director, Program Management

Role: Associate Director/Director, Program Management, leading and coordinating clinical development from Phase 1 to Phase 3 for biopharmaceutical programs, with a focus on peptide therapeutics. Responsibilities: develop and manage complex project plans, timelines, budgets; facilitate cross-functional collaboration among preclinical, clinical, CMC, and regulatory teams; oversee risk management, contingency planning, and milestone tracking; lead team meetings and communicate with senior management on strategic issues and project updates. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business; 10+ years of program management experience in biopharma, preferably within fast-paced, development-stage companies; strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills; proficiency in project tools like Microsoft Project and Smartsheet; experience with global drug development; ability to lead through influence and handle conflict resolution. Preferred: PMPP certification, experience across multiple therapeutic areas, and hands-on leadership style. HighValue: overseeing Phase 1-3 clinical trials, with accountability for timeline and budget management; on-site work in Newark, CA, with approximately 5% travel. The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder communication within biopharma R&D pipelines.