What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Program Management position at CALICO?
Who We Are:
Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. Calico will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Calico’s highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science, and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs.
Position Description:
Calico is seeking a Director, Program Management to join the Project Management team. The team is responsible for advancing exciting drug candidates through the portfolio pipeline into the clinic.
The successful candidate is expected to apply the principles of project management with a demonstrated ability to manage drug development projects from research to proof-of-concept. The individual will work closely with project team leaders, strategic collaborators and cross-functional teams to actively assist teams in defining project strategy, developing integrated project plans and implementing the plans to meet defined objectives.
The individual will establish and maintain functionally integrated project timelines and will prepare and manage project team budgets in collaboration with Finance and the cross functional team leads. The successful candidate will partner with project team leaders to ensure the team achieves and maintains a successful dynamic with a high-level of sustainable performance.
The individual is expected to identify and participate in establishing and improving project management tools and processes across the drug discovery and development portfolio to support various strategic initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, supporting and leading (as deemed appropriate) Health Authority, Ad Board and Steering Committee meetings. The individual will be expected to manage the hiring and development of project management staff, as well as direct their work to ensure all goals, deliverables, and objectives are met.
Position Requirements:
- BS degree required in a life science discipline, MS or PhD preferred
- Minimum of 10 years managing drug development projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum 5 years of experience managing/ coaching a team of project managers
- Extensive knowledge of the drug development process and deliverables at each stage of the pipeline, with a focus on IND enabling studies through clinical proof-of-concept
- Experience with project management practices and proficiency with project management tools and software
- Experience with developing, implementing, and driving adoption of “fit for purpose” tools for augmenting processes across the company
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and summarize complex information into key concepts for broader communication
- Capacity to work cross-functionally and to influence people without direct authority
- Experience successfully managing projects with significant participation by external collaborators that involved the candidate’s close interaction with the partner
- Extensive 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
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationship with cross-functional stakeholders
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive can-do attitude, exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive for results and support innovation
- Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week
The estimated base salary range for this role is $253,000 - $258,000. Actual pay will be based on a number of factors including experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses.
Salary : $253,000 - $258,000
