Senior Director/Vice President, Program Management

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for program operations
• Lead the Project Management function by managing a team of PMs
• Manage and integrate program plans and cross-functional deliverables
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and organizational support for the program plan
• Provide strategic input into program objectives and ensure alignment with corporate goals
• Drive scenario planning and trade-off discussions to enable informed decision-making at governance fora
• Establish proactive risk management frameworks and ensure timely escalation of critical issues
• Develop contingency plans for high-impact risks and communicate mitigation strategies to leadership
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that support operational excellence and establish best practices
• Support identification of areas for improvement and facilitate feedback on potential strategies
• Support governance and other key leadership forums by developing agendas, dashboards, and other supportive content
• Continue to leverage new technologies and AI to drive consistency, improve efficiency, and accelerate execution

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the life sciences industry, with at least 5 years of demonstrated program management experience leading cross-functional teams in biotechnology
• BS required, with preference for candidates holding an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA, etc.)
• Experience driving cell and/or gene therapy programs is strongly preferred
• Candidates must live locally and be able to visit our Cambridge location 1–3 days per week as needed
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, influence and integrate diverse teams, identify barriers, and manage budgets, timelines, and meeting plans
• Demonstrated strategic leadership skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making in complex, matrixed environments
• Experience managing multiple programs or contributing to portfolio strategy and governance
• Expertise in risk management, scenario planning, and contingency development
• Thorough understanding of the R&D phases within a fast-moving biopharmaceutical organization, including regulatory requirements and clinical development processes for advanced therapies
• Experience of taking programs all the way to commercial launch is strongly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills, including experience with conflict resolution and real-time problem solving
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with project management tools
• Comfort with leveraging new technologies and AI-driven tools to improve program management efficiency and consistency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and adapt to evolving priorities