Senior Director Drug Development Program Manager (Contract) at ReCode Therapeutics

Who We Are:

ReCode Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using precision delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics. ReCode’s proprietary Selective Organ Targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform enables highly precise and targeted delivery of genetic medicines directly to the organs, tissues and cells implicated in disease, enabling improved efficacy and potency. ReCode’s lead programs include RCT1100 for the treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia caused by pathogenic mutations in the DNAI1 gene, and RCT2100 for the treatment of the 10-13% of cystic fibrosis patients who have Class I mutations in the CFTR gene and do not respond to currently approved CFTR modulators. RCT1100 and RCT2100 are inhaled disease-modifying mRNA-based therapies formulated using the SORT LNP delivery platform. ReCode is expanding its pipeline to develop potential therapies for other rare and common genetic diseases, including musculoskeletal, central nervous system, liver and infectious disease indications.

Summary of Position:

The Sr. Director Drug Development Program Manager is a critical role within ReCode’s PMO.  PMO is responsible for delivering cross functional project management excellent to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, CMC, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development).  This individual is expected to apply expertise in early and late stage drug development as well as deep program management experience to drive execution of the program strategy for cross-functional drug development teams.  This role will also support the development of processes/tools to support key program and business deliverables.  This role is a leadership position within the PMO and will report to the Sr VP and Head of PMO.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational program management to one or more cross-functional program teams, directing activities at all stages of the program lifecycle (early, mid and late stage development).
• Partner with team leaders to develop program strategy, ensure project objectives are met through integration, scheduling, cost, risk, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Drive cross-functional communication and planning, in partnership with the Program Team Leader and other program team members, for development of integrated program plans including timelines, program status updates, and key risks/issues.
• Oversee and maintain updates to integrated program project timelines including mapping of critical path activities and development of scenarios in partnership with the Program Team and key stakeholders across the organization. Work with the Program Team to identify and track risks as well as develop Risk Mitigation plans.
• Proactively identify and communicate roadblocks or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or program execution, and in partnership with the Program Team Leader, map all program timeline updates including cross-functional dependencies.
• Partner with the Program Team Lead(s) to align on program strategy, goals and milestones that support the overarching corporate objectives.
• Propose process improvements and opportunities to optimize project results to the Program Team.
• Oversee successful completion of Program Team deliverables and contribute to content development when appropriate.
• Responsible for publishing timely updates to the Integrated Program Plan, Program Dashboard, Risk Register and other PMO deliverables.
• Partner with Program Team members to establish team operating norms and communication processes.
• Apply subject matter expertise to support other PMO staff.

Required Education Level

• Master’s or PhD preferred in Life Sciences.

Required Experience

• Twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of drug development program management or related experience in the Life Sciences industry.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of program management principles, scenario planning, strategic management, finance and resource management.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with an ability to influence team members in a matrix organization setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with well-developed presentation skills.
• Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development acumen across multiple disciplines.
• Organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal or external stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Expert level experience with Program Management Tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, SharePoint and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).

Hourly Range: *$175 - $200/hour

*Please note that for remote positions, salary may be adjusted for cost of living

Benefits Offered for Full-Time Employees: 

• No premium cost for employees - 100% subsidized by ReCode for full-time employees
• Company 401k contribution
• 15 days of company paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown (usually the last week of the year)
• Mental health support for employees & their families
• FSA available, including a lifestyle spending account subsidized by company
• Employee discounts at hotspots

ReCode Therapeutics (www.recodetx.com) offers a competitive compensation/benefits package with a friendly, collaborative culture that values employee engagement and ongoing career development.

ReCode Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.