Director Program Management

Role Summary

The Director, Program Management partners with cross-functional project leads to drive programs from concept through commercialization. This role ensures cohesive execution across R&D, CMC, regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions—delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership, proactively identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures clear communication and accountability across teams. The position also serves as an independent voice in shaping program strategies and updating senior leadership on progress, risks, and portfolio impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program strategies aligned with Ocugen‚Äôs corporate goals and development priorities.
• Serve as the primary program contact for cross-functional leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Translate corporate objectives into actionable, measurable plans and milestones.
• Drive consistency and scalability of program management principles, tools, and governance across programs.
• Partner with cross-functional leads to maintain a high-performing, well-aligned team that operates with transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Master‚Äôs degree in a scientific discipline or related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience, including 5+ years leading cross-functional development teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end drug development process, including CMC, clinical operations, regulatory strategy, and commercialization readiness.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex programs through multiple stages of development.
• Strong command of program management tools and methodologies; PMP certification desirable.
• Proven ability to think strategically, influence across functions, and execute in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to navigate sensitive issues effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project or Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to quality and delivery excellence.

Skills

• Strategic program leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk management and mitigation
• Change management
• Vendor management (CDMOs, CROs)
• Data-driven decision making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Project management tools and governance

Education

• Master‚Äôs degree in a scientific discipline or related field (Ph.D. preferred).

Additional Requirements

• This position operates in an office setting, in person. Job may additionally require incumbent to be available outside of these hours to handle priority business needs.
• Physical demands: This is a mostly sedentary role.