Description:
At Viridian Therapeutics, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.
Reporting to the VP, Program Lead for the FcRn franchise, the Director of Program Management will have accountability for the overall coordination and planning for programs of large scope, budget and strategic importance. In this role, the program manager will work with the teams to ensure appropriate and timely decision-making, progress setting priorities, and managing the team to deliver results. Communication of progress, highlighting risks, development of timelines and elevation of challenges to stakeholders is a key component of success. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, highly motivated program manager with a strong scientific background in drug development and program management.
This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid in-office schedule. Remote work is allowed, and the frequency is at the discretion of management.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
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Lead the design and execution of cross-functional program plans for drug discovery and early clinical development of antibody therapeutics. This will involve the mapping of preclinical, early development and all other relevant team information, with a variety of program management tools
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Coordinate cross functional program team meetings, maintains frequent communication with the cross-functional program team members and key internal stakeholders so that all parties are aware of current program status, issues, contingencies, and milestones
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Prepare summary information on program progress, timeline updates and risk assessment for periodic presentations to stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team
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With team members and in accordance with corporate objectives, facilitate the setting of program strategy and objectives, key milestones and scope
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Lead team meetings and ensure that clear actions and decisions are documented, communicated, and committed to, enabling timeline achievement
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Build strong working relationships across departments, with key stakeholders, and Senior Management to ensure transparency and to facilitate communication
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Support the Program Governance model, and foundations for program management practices and principles within Viridian
Requirements:
- Requires a BA/BS degree in life sciences or equivalent with significant scientific/medical knowledge or experience and at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/drug development program management (Advanced degree and/or PMP certification desired)
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Must be an innovative, driven, highly organized self-starter with the ability to handle multiple activities and comfortable interacting with all levels of management within the company
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Comprehensive understanding of early-to-late stage preclinical and clinical development strategies
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Extensive intermediate to advanced computer skills (Power Point, Excel, Word, MS Project, SharePoint)
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Expert level knowledge of project management methodology, including advanced skills in developing Gannt Charts and asset timelines
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Skilled in risk management and contingency planning
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Proven ability to manage cross-functional program teams and drive results forward
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Extensive experience with research and development budgeting for novel therapeutics and ability to review and explain variances from approved budgets
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
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Excellent interpersonal skills including people management in a matrixed organizational structure, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
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Willing and able to learn new skills to meet changing needs of the organization
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Ability to travel 5-10%
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The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
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Fertility and mental health programs
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Life, Travel and AD&D
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401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
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Employee Stock Purchase plan
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Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
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Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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