Associate Director, Program Management

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely and from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Manager (PM) manages resources, timelines, and budgets for preclinical and early clinical programs at Disc Medicine. This highly cross-functional and collaborative role provides operational leadership for cross-functional teams. In collaboration with Program Leads (PLs), the PM will have a firm understanding of program strategy, critical path activities, interdependencies, risks and mitigation plans, and organizational governance. Additionally, the PM will lead program long-range planning, adhere to the organization's PM best practices, and drive program team goal planning and execution. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, possess a strong understanding of the drug development process, be comfortable with ambiguity, and have a proven track record managing stakeholders and driving program teams. The successful candidate will have strong communication and facilitation skills, enabling effective collaboration and conflict resolution within program teams and throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner closely with PL to drive the development and execution of strategic, integrated program team goals.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional program team members, Executive Team members, and key stakeholders on program status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Identify appropriate presentation topics and coordinate preparation and program team alignment with compelling presentation materials for governance meetings.
• Ensure cross-functional reporting and presentation of relevant information to the program team and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving with people at all levels of the organization to accomplish program team goals.
• Identify program bottlenecks and issues. Proactively drive for their resolution.
• Recognize, track, and monitor key program assumptions, milestones, and decision points to drive the delivery of program objectives.
• Facilitate team meetings using program management best practices and tools to drive cross-functional communication, timely and effective decision-making and conflict resolution, and successfully execute project objectives.
• Develop and maintain a risk registry with the Portfolio and Program Management team, including detailed risk assessments, mitigations, and resolutions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop and implement solutions.
• Apply experience and lessons learned to manage program team dynamics and performance.
• Partner with Finance to develop budgets/forecasts/long-range plans for assigned program(s).
• Mentor/coach junior colleagues to drive professional growth.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in a scientific-related field.
• At least 10 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• At least 5 years of meaningful experience in program management supporting drug development programs (level commensurate with experience).
• PMP/PgMP certification (PMI) preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, time/resource management, attention to detail, and proven success working in matrixed, highly collaborative environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team and influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and, at times, uncertain or changing environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.
• Proven track record prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues, and balancing competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated competence in independently navigating and synthesizing complex information in a fluid environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
  
  

Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.