Associate Director, Program and Alliance Management - ...

Associate Director, Program Management Program and Alliance Management - R&DLocation: Boston, MAMonte Rosa is looking for an experienced Program and Alliance Manager with research and early clinical development experience in biotech to oversee internal and partnered programs. Leveraging their drug development, project management and cross-functional team experience, the successful candidate will manage early-stage internal programs in close collaboration with program leaders, to successfully advance our pipeline. The candidate will be responsible for managing program-related activities, resolving issues, tracking progress of key milestones and budget, and achieving project goals. In addition, this individual will develop and maintain key relationships, both internally and externally, to ensure effective communication, and conflict resolution as well as monitor contractual obligations and deliverables. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate, in conjunction with projectprogram leads, the development and delivery of Integrated Development Plans for assigned projects (in alignment with corporate goals) and ensure integration with each function. Actively manage and monitor progress of programs to ensure accountability for timely execution of program activities and milestones. Identify critical path activities and ways to optimize program execution without compromise to quality or compliance. Proactively identify potential issues or risks proactively, and drive toward resolution or effective mitigation strategies. Monitor issues through to resolution and ensure that all key stakeholders are informed of outcomes and program implicationsDirect and ensure communication alignment with internal stakeholders and, as needed, external partners regarding plans, status, deadlines, data requirements, logistics and other project-related issuesEstablish effective relationships with external alliances counterparts to plan and conduct joint meetings as defined by the Agreement, ensuring contractual obligations are met and roles, responsibilities and obligations are understood and adhered toFacilitate program and alliance team meetings including developing agenda and minutes, and maintenance of action item logs, detailed integrated timelines, risk registers, etc.Manage, monitor, track and communicate cross-functional program timelines, deliverables, risk registers, critical path, and cross-program dashboards.Pro-actively communicate cross-functionally and escalate critical issuesChampion the program(s) through Governance process, facilitating decision-making, including scenario plans and risk benefit analysis, and ensure outcomes and decisions are communicatedPartner with teams and finance to develop and manage program budgetsJob qualifications:MBA andor Ph.D. in biological sciences6+ years of biotechpharmaceutical industry experience; 3-5 years' experience managing crossfunctional projects and alliances from discovery through early clinical development. Strong understanding of research and preclinical drug-developmentExperience working within matrix organization and multi-disciplinary drug development teams.Excellent management, organizational, and problem-solving skills to develop and effectively monitor program plans, budgets, and timelines.Should be a dynamic, independent, flexible, well-organized, pro-active, collaborative-minded individual interested in contributing to excellent research science in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Able to identify and resolve problems and conflicts at the appropriate level, including effective escalationExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with attention to detail, and ability to work effectively and efficiently Experience with budgeting (tracking and forecasting)Knowledge and experience in the IND preparation process a plus. Detailed knowledge of MS Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, or other project management software toolsAbility to travelInterested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to Rosa Therapeutics rational approach in targeting disease-causing proteins for degradation will deliver pioneering therapies for cancer and other diseases. Delivering this new generation of treatments to the patients requires a conceptual change. Monte Rosa recognizes this urgent need and is missioned to develop innovative protein degraders as a solution. Combining deep knowledge, insight and leading-edge science, our integrated engine is built for that purpose.

Created: 2024-11-17