Associate Project Manager, Drug Development

Description

of Role The Associate Project Manager provides portfolio-level support across teams for programs n early-late-stage development. This fully remote role focuses on maintaining accurate project timelines and budgets within a corporate-wide Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system and providing other PM support to Centessa’s portfolio of R&D programs. The position provides critical operational support to senior project managers and reports directly to the Director Program Management.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update complex drug development timelines and associated budgets and long-term forecasting within a corporate-wide Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system. Monitor individual program Smartsheet timelines to ensure consistency and accurate portfolio reporting. Assist senior project managers with meeting logistics agenda preparation minutes and other PM-related activities as needed. Monitor action items and follow up with owners to keep deliverables on schedule. Help generate project status reports dashboards and RAID logs for use by program teams and leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific business or healthcare discipline. Educational coursework in project management and/or financial management would be a plus. 1–3 years of project management support within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry supporting cross-functional projects Proven expertise in Smartsheet required and hands-on experience or proficiency with a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system such as Planisware is required Highly detail-oriented and motivated individual with strong -software skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is strongly preferred. Basic understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle (Preclinical through Phase 3 and Regulatory submission e.g. NDA). 100% remote with the ability to work productively across multiple time zones. Minimal travel required (less than 10% expected for team meetings or workshops).

Work Location

The Associate Project Manager Drug Development role is a based in the US with occasional travel

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $80000.00 to $130000

• Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills relevant experience job knowledge and location. In addition to base pay this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan company-sponsored medical dental vision and life insurance generous paid time off and a health and wellness program. POSITION Full-Time Exempt EEOC Statement Centessa Pharmaceuticals a wholly owned subdisary of Eli Lilly and Company believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please note We will not assign referral rights for any unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.