Associate Project Manager, Drug Development

Role: Associate Project Manager supporting early-to-late stage R&D programs at Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, focusing on orexin receptor agonists for sleep-wake disorders. Responsibilities: maintain and update drug development timelines and budgets within a PPM system, monitor program schedules, assist with meeting logistics, track action items, and generate project reports and dashboards for leadership. Qualifications: bachelor's in a scientific, business, or healthcare field; 1-3 years of pharma/biotech project support experience; proficiency in Smartsheet and PPM systems like Planisware; detail-oriented with strong software skills; CAPM certification preferred; basic understanding of drug development lifecycle. High-Value: clinical-stage, neuro/neurological indications (narcolepsy, hypersomnia), supporting cross-functional development teams in a fully remote setting, with minimal travel (<10%).