Associate Director/Director, Scientific Project Management - Paratus Sciences Corporation

Company Overview 

Paratus Sciences (www.paratussciences.com) is a biotech startup dedicated to improving human health through an understanding of bat biology. We focus on identifying and developing groundbreaking therapeutics for a myriad of diseases by unlocking the secrets of the bat genome. The company received a $100 million Series A financing in March 2023. 

In addition to powered flight, bats have evolved the ability to control inflammation, tolerate viral infection, resist cancer, accept extreme diets, and live exceptionally long lives for a mammal of their size. However, the elusive lifestyle of bats coupled with a lack of scientific tools and reagents has made the study of these extraordinary animals difficult and slow going. We are developing the tools and methods necessary to understand the extreme and unique attributes of bat biology and apply these insights to identify and develop new therapies to address some of the most challenging health issues facing humankind.

Position Overview

As an Associate Director/Director, Project Management, reporting to the CSO, you will be responsible for the oversight of several projects within Paratus. Your responsibilities will include planning upcoming projects, coordinating and tracking activities across projects, and contributing to the development of processes and systems for forecasting and execution across our portfolio of internal and external R&D efforts. You will collaborate extensively with internal scientists and external partners to guide our efforts to develop groundbreaking therapeutics for patients. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans and integrated timelines for projects that are medium to large in scope/complexity. These may include but are not limited to drug discovery efforts, corporate goals, external collaborations, and projects executed by external CROs

• Play a critical role in engagement and follow-up for external sponsored research agreements and partnerships

• Implement recommendations for program and project related decisions

• Contribute to the development of processes and tools to enable planning and execution of projects

• Partner with Finance and Paratus scientists to develop project budgets and track resource utilization (finance and people) across projects

• Facilitate and document team meetings to enable cross-functional communication, clear decision-making, and alignment with internal and external stakeholders

• Responsible for creating collaborative partnerships and building and managing multiple project teams that may include external collaborators

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline, MSc. or PhD preferred

• PMP certification preferred 

• A minimum of 8 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a biotech/pharma and/or academic research environment

• Complete understanding and demonstrated skills in fundamental project management principles and practices

• Proficiency with project management software, tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Experience with Smartsheet and MS Project preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools, especially Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

• Experience facilitating and documenting team meetings to enable cross-functional communication, decision-making, and alignment with internal and external stakeholders while managing project scope, deliverables, risks, and resources

• Outstanding organization and planning skills to effectively manage competing priorities, resources, and activities

• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive and effective working relationships within and across multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to design and implement medium-scale process improvements

• Agile mindset and flexible approach to design and implement fit-for-purpose solutions

• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Initiative and boldness to dive into a fast-paced new startup

• Outstanding communication, networking, and stakeholder management abilities

• Strong facilitation and decision-making skills; ensuring alignment with both internal and external stakeholders

Further information

This role is On-Site 4 days a week (5 preferred).

Salary Range:  $165,000 to $210,000

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary.

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, Paratus Sciences also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, time off plans and a 401(k) plan.

Paratus Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  Paratus Sciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@paratussciences.com.