Associate Director, Program Management

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional integrated program planning and execution for Viridian’s TED programs in partnership with the Program Lead, including mapping activities that support trial execution across phases of development using appropriate program management tools
• Maintains frequent communication with cross-functional program team members and internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of program status, issues, contingencies, dependencies, and milestones
• Owns and maintains the cross-functional integrated program timeline for early stage TED programs
• Prepares program status summaries, dashboards, timeline updates, and risk assessments for review with the Program Lead, program team, and periodic stakeholder forums
• PARTNERS WITH TEAM MEMBERS, IN ALIGNMENT WITH CORPORATE OBJECTIVES, TO SUPPORT DEFINITION OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, KEY MILIETS, SCOPE, RISKS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND DEPENDENCIES
• FACILITATES TEAM MEETINGS INCLUDING TRACKING AGENDA TOPICS AND PREPARING MEETING DECKS, AND ENSURES CLEAR ACTIONS, DECISIONS, OWNERS, AND DUE DATES ARE DOCUMENTED, COMMUNICATED, AND FOLLOWED THROUGH TO SUPPORT TIMELINE ADHERENCE
• BUILDS STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DEPARTMENTS AND WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT TRANSPARENCY, COLLABORATION, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE PROGRAM GOVERNANCE MODEL AND SUPPORTS ADOPTION OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, TOOLS, AND PRINCIPLES WITHIN VIRIDIAN

Requirements

• BA/BS in life sciences or equivalent with scientific knowledge or experience and typically 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/drug development program management or related cross-functional project management
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology, including experience developing dashboards, timelines, risk management tools, action trackers, and contingency plans
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools
• Experience supporting research and development budgets for novel therapeutics, including tracking assumptions, change drivers, and variances in collaboration with Finance and functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and coordinate in a matrixed organizational structure, manage time effectively, organize work, and prioritize competing deliverables
• Willing and able to learn new skills to meet changing needs of the organization
• Ability to travel 5-10%

Benefits

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Variety of fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs