Program Manager – Therapeutics Accelerator

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. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of therapeutic development programs across the Therapeutics Accelerator portfolio .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,800 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for therapeutic development, with a strong focus on project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive successful outcomes in complex, cross-functional environments.

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Program Management ExperienceTranslational Research KnowledgeProject Planning and ExecutionCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningTimeline ManagementRisk ManagementDeliverable TrackingOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityInitiative

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic DevelopmentBiomedical InitiativesPharmaceutical ProgramsBiotechnologyClinical Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of therapeutic development programs across the Therapeutics Accelerator portfolio
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables for multiple concurrent initiatives
Partner with scientific, clinical, and operational leaders to advance translational research programs toward key development objectives
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, working groups, and governance forums to drive decision-making and accountability
Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, risks, mitigation strategies, and resource needs to stakeholders
Coordinate activities across internal teams and external collaborators, including academic, industry, and research partners
Support strategic planning and portfolio management activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and goals
Establish and implement program management best practices, processes, and reporting frameworks
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate therapeutic development outcomes
Report to the Director, Technology Development and Licensing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience supporting scientific, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Knowledge of translational research, drug discovery, therapeutic development, or clinical research environments preferred
Proven ability to develop project plans, manage timelines, track deliverables, and support organizational decision-making
Exceptional organizational and program management capabilities with strong attention to detail
Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams and leadership levels
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for varied audiences
Strategic problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Adaptability, initiative, and a results-oriented approach to achieving program objectives