Sr Director, Project Management - Biotechnology

Company: Michael Page US
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Sr Director, Project Management - Biotechnology Boston Permanent USD200,000 - USD265,000 per year

• Biotechnology start-up in Boston with mRNA platform and wholly owned pipeline.
• High-level position to provide strategic input on drug pipeline direction.About Our ClientThis client is an early-staged biotech start-up in the Boston area which has discovered/developed a robust drug pipeline led through its proprietary mRNA platform technology.
  
  The business has healthy cashflow which takes funding through 2026 and aims to expand its group in Boston including Discovery, Bioassay, Formulations, Quality, Regulatory and leadership among other areas.Job Description
  • Partner with the Executive Management Team to drive pipeline prioritization process, monitor budget and timeline, conceive and implement pipeline value growth strategy in collaboration with SAB, BD, and business function heads.
  • Partner with BD to identify trends and opportunities; generate strategic insights based on in-depth analysis; provide actionable recommendations which enable EMT to make informed decisions.
  • Develop project scopes, timeline, and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring science and technical feasibility.
  • Track and align the timeline, budget and spending to projects and projects priorities in collaboration with the business functions and the finance team.
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget which includes real time tracking, measuring, and adjusting as needed.
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (CDA, Reviews & Signoffs, proposals, TSs etc.) and update pipeline, data, and project for the company deck.
  • Partner with EMT to oversight of key communication and presentations requests for projects related i.e., weekly business meetings, board, JVC meetings, external facing webinars and meetings with potential investors/collaborators.
  • Management; this individual will directly oversee an Operations Manager and BD Manager.
    
    MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant
    • MD, PHD or MBA.
    • At least 3 years of managing consulting experience for relevant industry (biotech/pharma). Well-versed in biology or related scientific fields. Consulting experience in biotech is highly preferred.
    • Ability to operate efficiently in a hands-on, start-up style of environment.
    • Strong understanding of the pharma/biotech landscape in the US.
    • Extensive project and program management experience in strategic projects.
    • Sophisticated understanding of the drug development cycle. Experience in mRNA is preferred.
    • Capable of leading without formal authority and working efficiently in matrix environment; strong team player.
    • Excellent analytical and logical thinking skills.
    • Ability to commute to Boston site full-time due to relationship building with executive management and other stakeholders.What's on Offer
      • Competitive base salary for biotechnology industry.
      • Annual bonus.
      • Excellent benefits package.
      • Equity.
      • World-class technology platform which has developed novel drug portfolio with strong pipeline.
      • Top level strategic head position
      • Highly visible role expected to interact with executive leadership team
      • Ability to hire and grow team in the future.

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