Director – Program Lead

BrainChild Bio

. Lead cross-functional program development team for a BrainChild Bio pre-clinical program through IND-enabling activities and into the clinic as an early-phase clinical stage asset .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams within the biotech and cell therapy sectors, focusing on program strategy, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to manage budgets and foster collaboration to achieve operational excellence.

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Cross-Functional Team LeadershipCell Therapy DevelopmentProgram Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

BiotechCell TherapyIND-Enabling ActivitiesProgram ManagementOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional program development team for a BrainChild Bio pre-clinical program through IND-enabling activities and into the clinic as an early-phase clinical stage asset
Lead development of program strategy and goals aligned with BrainChild Bio corporate goals
Collaborate with cross-functional areas to enable execution of program deliverables
Proactively manage risks, functional misalignments, and challenges; escalate issues to executive leadership when necessary
Manage the program budget with functional teams and Finance
Develop and execute communication plans with project management to deliver program updates
Foster accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with the Program Management organization to develop best practices and share lessons learned
Represent the program across scientific staff, company leadership, and the Board of Directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in the biotech/cell therapy industry
3+ years in cross functional team leadership roles
Experience in key contributory or leadership role on cell therapy development teams
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated aptitude and experience in influencing stakeholders