Senior Program Manager

Role: Senior Project Manager supporting high-complexity global R&D programs at Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly, focused on developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists for sleep-wake disorders including narcolepsy. Responsibilities: partner with cross-functional teams and Global Team Leader to manage program timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets; maintain integrated Gantt charts, dashboards, issue logs, and risk registers; facilitate team meetings, prepare governance and regulatory documents, and oversee external vendor deliverables. Qualifications: BS plus 5+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, with 3+ years in project management; proven experience in drug development and registration including clinical, nonclinical, CMC, and regulatory submissions globally; PMP certification and proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet preferred. High-Value: experience in neurological or sleep disorder therapeutics, with a focus on early to late-stage clinical or preclinical assets; expertise in cross-functional program management, regulatory interactions, and GxP environments. WorkSetup: not specified, but based in Boston with potential for collaboration across global teams.