Associate Director of Early Programs, Project Management
Immunome, Inc.
4 months ago
Remote friendly (Bothell, WA)
United States
$180,643 - $202,062 USD yearly
Operations
Associate Director, Early Programs — Project Management
Responsibilities
- Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of early-stage programs from candidate selection through Phase 1 trials.
- Partner with program leads and functional leaders to define/refine program strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
- Develop comprehensive project plans (timelines, milestones, resource allocation).
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Drive preparation for key stage-gates and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams (research scientists, clinical development, regulatory affairs, external partners).
- Facilitate regular team meetings to track progress, address issues, and ensure alignment.
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal/external program status; communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.
- Identify, develop, and monitor risk mitigation strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
- Partner with Finance on program budgets and forecasts; track spend vs. plan.
- Support resourcing/capacity planning; flag constraints and propose options to protect the critical path.
- Ensure program documentation is complete/accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements; maintain detailed activity records.
- Support additional projects and initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to development/adoption of program management best practices, templates, dashboards, and tools.
- Develop and implement program performance metrics; present updates to senior leadership/portfolio reviews; use data-driven insights to recommend adjustments.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred; MBA/MS with relevant experience considered.
- 6+ years project management experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, focused on early-stage programs.
Knowledge/Skills (required/preferred)
- Proven leadership leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Trello).
- Strong understanding of early drug development functions (Nonclinical, CMC, Regulatory, Clinical Operations); oncology experience preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements/industry standards (e.g., FDA, EMA); regulatory submission experience preferred.
- Experience with data analysis and performance measurement.
- High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Pay Range
- $180,643 - $202,062 USD
Responsibilities
- Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of early-stage programs from candidate selection through Phase 1 trials.
- Partner with program leads and functional leaders to define/refine program strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
- Develop comprehensive project plans (timelines, milestones, resource allocation).
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Drive preparation for key stage-gates and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams (research scientists, clinical development, regulatory affairs, external partners).
- Facilitate regular team meetings to track progress, address issues, and ensure alignment.
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal/external program status; communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.
- Identify, develop, and monitor risk mitigation strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
- Partner with Finance on program budgets and forecasts; track spend vs. plan.
- Support resourcing/capacity planning; flag constraints and propose options to protect the critical path.
- Ensure program documentation is complete/accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements; maintain detailed activity records.
- Support additional projects and initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to development/adoption of program management best practices, templates, dashboards, and tools.
- Develop and implement program performance metrics; present updates to senior leadership/portfolio reviews; use data-driven insights to recommend adjustments.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred; MBA/MS with relevant experience considered.
- 6+ years project management experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, focused on early-stage programs.
Knowledge/Skills (required/preferred)
- Proven leadership leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Trello).
- Strong understanding of early drug development functions (Nonclinical, CMC, Regulatory, Clinical Operations); oncology experience preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements/industry standards (e.g., FDA, EMA); regulatory submission experience preferred.
- Experience with data analysis and performance measurement.
- High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Pay Range
- $180,643 - $202,062 USD