Associate Director, Project Management

Role: Associate Director, Program Management for Orexin Development Programs at Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a Lilly subsidiary, overseeing early-stage global clinical programs for orexin receptor agonists targeting sleep-wake disorders such as narcolepsy. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, developing integrated project plans, tracking progress with dashboards, identifying risks, managing budgets, vendor oversight, and supporting regulatory submissions. Qualifications: BS plus 8+ years or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, with 4+ years in project management; proven experience in IND-enabling activities, clinical and nonclinical development, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional leadership. Preferred skills: PMP certification, expertise in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet), strong communication and collaboration skills, and experience managing early-phase development teams. High-value: focus on neurodegenerative and sleep-wake disorders, early clinical development (IND to Phase 1), cross-functional drug development process, regulatory engagement, and global project oversight. Work setup: based in the US with occasional travel.