(Associate) Director, Project Manager – Orexin Development Programs - Remote

Overview

Centessa is seeking a (Associate) Director, Program Management – Orexin Development Programs, that will leverage his/her project management and drug development experience to manage one or more high complexity global Orexin development programs. This position will report to the SVP, Global Program Leadership.

In Short

• 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
• Identify and manage interdependencies, critical path and at-risk activities
• Develop and maintain relevant dashboards to communicate status and track progress
• Manage cross-functional team meetings including scheduling and preparing agendas
• Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers
• Work with cross-functional team and Finance to develop and update budgets
• Manage select external vendors and integrate deliverables into program Gantt
• Support development of Governance and Executive presentations
• Provide support for the planning and preparation of documents for Regulatory submissions

Requirements

• BS plus 8+ years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment
• Proven expertise in drug development and registration
• Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and organized self-starter
• Excellent analytical skills and expert in facilitating team decision making
• Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices

Benefits

• Full-Time, Exempt, Remote Work with occasional travel