What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Endolytix?
Endolytix Technology Inc. is a well-funded startup biopharmaceutical company developing novel biological antibacterial therapeutics for a critical unmet need to transform the lives of patients with the most difficult infections to treat due to antibiotic resistance, drug toxicities, access, and reemergence post-therapy. We are in the Preclinical stage of development and taking on more outside relationships with CROs and CDMOs en route to develop the package for IND-submission. We are growing company that was started over 4.5 years ago in a beautiful new facility, custom-built for our work.
As a Program Manager for R&D of a biological therapeutic you will work in a small startup reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer and help to manage R&D efforts internally and externally.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate and manage scientific exchanges between internal teams and outside CROs and CDMOs with a focus on biologicals development
· Collaborate upon strategies, with the CSO, to most effectively manage research and development teams internally and externally
· Ensuring adherence to guidelines necessary to prepare for IND-submission
· Assist CSO to ensure deadlines are met and proper documentation is performed
· Participating in a positive culture for the company
· Updating database with current R and D information
· Generating summary reports for projects upon request
Skills and Qualifications
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· Strong leadership and managerial skills
· Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
· In-depth knowledge of preclinical development en route to submission of IND
· Excellent analytical skills
· Strong work ethic
· Excellent problem-solving attitude and abilities
· At least 5 years' experience in pharma working at least partly in preclinical programs
· BS or BA in Biological Sciences or related fields
· Prior Program management experience
· Worked in a startup environment
· Adept at working in a collaborative environment with limited hierarchy
- · Work independently with a high-degree of accountability