Director, Program Management

Disc Medicine

. Manage resources, timelines, and budgets for late clinical and pre-commercial programs .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $207,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing late clinical and pre-commercial programs within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on operational leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in program management best practices, risk assessment, and resource allocation to drive successful drug development outcomes.

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Program ManagementLate Clinical ProgramsInvestigational New Drug (IND) PreparationNew Drug Application (NDA) PreparationPMP/PgMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk AssessmentBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationDecision-MakingProcess ImprovementTime ManagementAttention to DetailComplex Information Synthesis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSmartsheetGantt Charts

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPgMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryClinical DevelopmentRegulatory AffairsQuality AffairsMedical AffairsBusiness DevelopmentFinanceCommercial

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage resources, timelines, and budgets for late clinical and pre-commercial programs
Provide operational leadership for cross-functional teams
Partner with the Program Lead to develop and execute strategic, integrated program team goals
Collaborate across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Quality Affairs, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Finance, and Commercial
Maintain alignment and communicate program status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans to program teams, executives, and stakeholders
Coordinate presentation topics and materials for governance meetings
Facilitate decision-making, collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
Identify program bottlenecks and drive their resolution
Track program assumptions, milestones, and decision points
Facilitate team meetings using program management best practices and tools
Develop and maintain risk registries with detailed risk assessments, mitigations, and resolutions
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions
Manage program team dynamics and performance using experience and lessons learned
Partner with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans
Mentor and coach junior colleagues and promote inclusion and belonging

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS/PhD in a scientific-related field
12–15 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
7–10 years of meaningful experience and significant time spent in direct program management executing strategies in the drug-development space
Experience with late clinical programs (Phase 2 into Phase 3 and pre-commercial)
Experience with Investigational New Drug (IND) application preparation
Experience with New Drug Application (NDA)/Biologics License Application (BLA) preparation
Experience with Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) preparation
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficiency in Smartsheet and its integration with programs to support Gantt charts and program timelines
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Time/resource management and attention to detail
Proven success working in matrixed, highly collaborative environments with focus on operational excellence
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team and influence at all levels of an organization
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, uncertain, or changing environment
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues, and balance competing priorities
Demonstrated competence in independently navigating and synthesizing complex information
PMP/PgMP certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Option to work remotely or from company headquarters
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Equal employment opportunities