Company
Biotech
AssociateDirector/Director,ProjectManagement
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“Associate Director/Director, Project Management. Skills: Project management, Program management, Cross-functional leadership. Build and maintain project plans. Own and manage integrated program timelines”
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years project/program management, Track product development programs, Manage multiple complex programs
Nice to Have
Hands-on molecular diagnostic programs, Hands-on companion diagnostic programs, Advanced degree preferred, PMP certification preferred, IVD or diagnostics company experience, Reimbursement planning activities a plus, Commercial launch planning activities a plus
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain project plans
Own and manage integrated program timelines
Track project progress
Centralize resource planning
Establish and maintain program tracking system
Prepare and deliver program status updates
Serve as primary point of coordination
Facilitate prioritization reviews
and resource constraints
Drive resolution through problem-solving
Coordinate cross-functional team meetings
Author meeting agendas and minutes
Hold teams accountable to action items
Support development of project management processes
Help define project prioritization criteria
Drive adoption of project management best practices
Coach functional leads on planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Executive audiences; Scientific teams; Clinical teams; Regulatory teams; Commercial teams; R&D teams; Clinical Affairs teams; Quality teams; Operations teams
Communication Scope
Translate technical details; Executive updates; Cross-functional updates; Program status updates; Executive dashboards; Portfolio reviews
Process & Methodology
Program planning, Timeline management, Milestone tracking, Dependency mapping, Critical path management, Portfolio reviews, Prioritization, Risk management, Issue resolution, Resource management, Process improvement, Best practices
Full Job Description
## Who You Are Experience 8+ years of project or program management experience, Demonstrated experience tracking product development programs under design control from early feasibility through clinical validation and regulatory submission Hands-on experience with both molecular diagnostic and companion diagnostic programs strongly preferred Proven track record of managing multiple complex programs simultaneously in a cross-functional environment Technical & Domain Knowledge Working knowledge of product development lifecycle stages and strong working knowledge of software development lifecycle stages Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to IVD development, including CLIA/CAP for LDTs and FDA IVD approval and clearance pathways is preferred Understanding of molecular diagnostic technologies (e.g., PCR, NGS, cfDNA-based assays) and the unique development and validation considerations they entail Skills & Competencies Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of bringing structure and clarity to complex, multi-workstream programs Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical program details into clear, concise updates for executive and cross-functional audiences Highly collaborative with the ability to build trust and influence without direct authority across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or equivalent) and program tracking methodologies Comfort operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment with a bias toward action and continuous improvement Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience and adaptability to thrive in an early-stage company setting Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, or PhD) in life sciences, molecular biology, business, or a related field PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred Experience in a high-growth or
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