(Associate) Director, Project Management

Description

of Role Centessa is seeking a (Associate) Director Program Management – Orexin Development Programs . This individual will leverage both project management and drug development experience to manage one or more early-stage global Orexin development programs. This position will report to the Executive Director Global Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the GTL (Global Team Leader) to project manage a cross-functional matrix development team and select sub-teams Lead the development of and continuously maintain detailed and fully cross-functionally integrated program Gantt chart incorporating all relevant dependencies and provide fit-for-purpose summary views for team use and executive management reviews Identify and manage interdependencies critical path and at-risk activities to support program level scenario planning and risk management strategies Develop and maintain relevant dashboards to communicate status and track progress Manage cross-functional team meetings including scheduling preparing agendas presentation materials and minutes that ensure proper follow up of action items Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers and ensure team proactively resolve issues in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated as appropriate Work with cross-functional team and Finance to develop and update budgets and manage program spend within approved budget Manage select external vendors (timelines budgets MSA/SOW documents etc.) and integrate deliverables into program Gantt Support development of Governance and Executive presentations Provide support for the planning and preparation of documents to a quality standard required for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions Contribute to establishment and refinement of best practices processes and procedures

Qualifications

BS plus 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment including 4+ years as PM or equivalent Experience managing project teams through IND-enabling activities pre-IND mtgs IND submissions and Phase 1 development. Proven expertise in drug development and registration including early and late-stage clinical nonclinical CMC development and regulatory interactions submissions/reviews globally Highly motivated proactive detail-oriented and organized self-starter with strong communication collaboration interpersonal skills and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance Excellent analytical skills and expert in facilitating team decision making competent in the application of decision analysis methodologies and related tools Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment (PMP certification is highly desired) and expert in project management software e.g. Smartsheet

Work Location

The (Associate Director Project Management role based in the US with occasional travel

Compensation

The annual base salary range for the Associate Director level position is $115000 -$170000. The annual base salary range for the Director level position is $130000 - $210000 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. Centessa 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.