What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Program Management position at Aditum Bio?
Company Overview :
At Aditum Bio our mission is to provide access to medicines to patients in need. Co-founded by industry veterans Joe Jimenez, former CEO of Novartis and Mark Fishman, former President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, the firm in-licenses promising therapies and advances them into Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical studies to enable proof of concept. The firm focuses on the translational phase of medicine to generate data that can support full clinical development, and eventual market launch, to reach patients in need.
As Aditum Bio furthers its mission of translating scientific discoveries into new medicines, the firm is expanding its focus to include discovery-stage portfolio companies.
Position Summary :
The Director of Program Management will be responsible for leading overall project management for assigned portfolio companies of Aditum Bio, with a particular focus on advancing early-stage programs. The Director of Program Management will work cross-functionally across internal and external stakeholders (scientific founders, academic collaborators, Aditum Bio functional experts, consultants, and vendors) to strategically and efficiently drive progress toward development milestones.
Specific Responsibilities :
- Program Planning and Management : Work with Company Founders and Aditum Bio stakeholders to manage research and development plan(s) and coordinate interdependencies to deliver key outcomes. Work across key stakeholders to develop timelines and budgets for progression of potential assets, closely track progress, proactively identify risks and potential mitigations, and report results to Company Founders and Board of Directors.
- Partner Collaborations and Vendor Management : Manage the contracting and oversight of any external partners, including academic collaborators, scientific and medical consultants, pre / clinical CROs, and contract manufacturers, while ensuring that the interests of the Company are prioritized. Work collaboratively with such stakeholders to execute and track research and development progress.
- Cross-stakeholder communication : The program manager will be responsible for coordinating the communication of key program updates to a variety of internal stakeholders, including the Company Founders and Board of Directors.
- Support and coordinate business development activities : Work with Company and Aditum Bio leadership and business development team to support any activities related to future investment / syndication, transfer of asset, etc.
Qualifications :
Location requirements : This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Aditum Bio intends to obtain an office location in Cambridge in Q4 2024; the position would be fully remote until a Cambridge office opening. Working hour flexibility may be required due to collaboration with scientific team members in Europe.
The range for this full-time position is $245,000 - $295,000, dependent on level, plus a target bonus, equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401k plan with match.
Our time off benefits include flexible / non-accrued PTO plus 12 paid holidays. Sick leave will also be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. For employees eligible to take parental leave, we may provide up to 8 weeks of paid additional leave. Additional leave time may be available and may be paid from other sources.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on our postings reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by interview performance, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training, and other relevant factors. Please note the range reflects base salary and does not include target bonus, equity or benefits.
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Salary : $245,000 - $295,000
