Sr. Associate/Manager Project Management & Operations

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Our mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. We are advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Associate/Manager to join our dynamic, growing team. This role will be pivotal in developing and managing systems to support critical early-stage and clinical development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience in operational execution across cross-functional projects. This individual should be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Some experience in drug development in functions such as clinical pharmacology, translational, clinical development, or a related scientific field is preferred. Our team values in-person collaboration, and this role requires working from our Waltham office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical program execution by assisting the Program Manager with managing development and operational activities across multiple programs.
• Leverage project management best practices to track and execute key Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical initiatives.
• Interface with preclinical vendors and service providers to ensure projects stay on track with planned timelines and budgets.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external project meetings, including agenda development, meeting documentation, and action item tracking.
• Build and maintain project timelines, tracking deliverables, and key activities against strategic objectives.
• Facilitate analysis plans, reports, and other documents’ reviews and approvals in support of Clinical Pharmacology and Nonclinical program deliverables.
• Coordinate with Legal to track and manage contracts related to project activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management tools and processes, including templates, trackers, and information management.

Qualifications

• BS in scientific or technical field; advanced degrees (PhD, MBA, MS) preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably within a nonclinical, clinical pharmacology, translational, or clinical development function in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency with standard business and project management tools, such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate risks, issues, or delays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear meeting summaries, trackers, and cross-functional messages.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment and to adapt to changing program priorities.
• Collaborative, team-focused, and skilled at working across various disciplines within and outside the company.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for Sr. Associate is $130,000 - $146,000 and for Manager is $146,000 - $161,000. The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors including experience, education, and industry background. An appropriate financial package will include a competitive base salary, equity, and a performance-related bonus opportunity.

Schedule

Hybrid – onsite in Waltham, MA three days per week is required.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work can directly impact bringing new medicines to patients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.