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Senior Director, Program Team Lead

Editas Medicine
August 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
$290,000 - $290,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Program Team Lead for in vivo gene therapy candidate EDIT-401 at Editas Medicine, focusing on advancing development, strategy, and cross-functional execution. Responsibilities: lead program planning, milestone setting, risk management, ensure alignment across Nonclinical, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Development, facilitate high-quality decision-making, and manage program budget and resources. Maintain proactive risk mitigation, streamline execution, and communicate progress to senior management. Requirements: bachelor's in life sciences; 10+ years in biotech/pharma with 8+ years supporting early-stage clinical development, ideally with gene therapy experience; proven leadership in cross-functional team management; strong understanding of preclinical, IND-enabling studies, and clinical operations; expert in project management tools. Preferred: advanced degrees (Ph.D., MBA), experience managing multiple programs, and familiarity with gene therapy modalities. High-value: early clinical development, gene therapy, in vivo modalities, risk management, cross-functional leadership, program management, and strategic execution. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or onsite based on typical biotech settings.