What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Program Management position at GondolaBio?
Company Background
GondolaBio is a collection of biopharmaceutical companies focused on developing next-generation therapeutics for genetic diseases. Originally carved out of BridgeBio, GondolaBio secured $300M in private financing from external investors in 2024 and became an independent company within the BridgeBio ecosystem. GondolaBio aims to leverage cutting-edge biological research to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases.
About Portal Therapeutics
Portal Therapeutics, a GondolaBio company, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing best-in-class therapeutics for patients living with the genetically-driven heme biosynthesis disorders erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP). Phototoxic attacks triggered by the sun in people with EPP can be extremely painful and can last several days. Liver damage is also common and can be severe. Portal is developing an innovative potential small molecule therapeutic for people impacted by these conditions.
Who You Are
We are seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to support the Portal development team. This individual will partner closely with the multiple cross-functional leads to deliver on key goals for the program. This position requires a solid scientific background with an understanding of and experience in biotech/drug development and project management for early stage clinical programs. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership and organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent cross-functional team and influencing skills. The role requires someone who can organize projects effectively in a rapidly changing, fast-paced setting. We are looking for a self-starter to help with early and late-stage development programs. Previous experience in a project management role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is essential.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning overall program strategy/driving key activities/tracking detailed timelines and milestones from Phase 1 to Phase 3 and beyond to NDA/Launch stage
- Facilitate and lead effective project team meetings, including the creation of effective meeting agendas and clear documentation of meeting discussion points and decisions taken
- Collaborate with the Project Team members to define, plan and schedule activities to satisfy the project objectives
- Drive execution of the integrated project plan within the project team environment. Track and control project activities; ensure coordination of activities between all departments
- Identify, initiate and manage working teams as necessary to deliver on critical workstreams impacting overall program goals. Document meeting discussions and decisions/risks and communicate at overall project team meetings and executive level as required
- Lead team members to identify critical path activities, resource constraints, risks, and conflicts that could impact the schedule, timelines, and costs
- Create and manage the program budget in collaboration with the finance team and functional leads within the program
- Foster a team culture of ownership and accountability, including continuous evaluation, recognition, and process improvement
- Clearly and proactively communicate progress, issues, or deviations that may impact the project schedule, timelines, and costs at the Project team level and executive level
- Maintain and communicate a current overview of project status and issues
- Maintain online project documentation
- Assist with tracking outsourced activities as needed
- Can move with ease between strategic and tactical in support of project teams
Education, Experience & Skills Requirements
- Master or Doctoral degree in sciences; PMP certification desirable
- 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development with Phase 2 and 3 stage drug development projects and cross-functional project teams
- 3 years of hands-on project management experience at a fast-paced company is preferred
- Experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA) is a plus
- Assertive and proactive
- Critical thinking/problem solving and conflict management skills
- Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and handle the pressures of a fast-paced environment and executive-level stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership skills in collaborating and influencing cross functionally
- Commitment, drive, and ownership mindset
No matter your role, successful team members are:
- Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
- Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive towards practical solutions, are adaptable, and have an ownership mindset
- Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
- Individuals who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
- High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed
What We Offer:
- Patient Days, where we are fortunate enough to learn more about the lives we are looking to impact and a real exchange of ideas as to how we can improve our efforts
- A culture inspired by our values: put patients first; think independently; be radically transparent; every minute counts; and let the science speak
- Collaborative business environment
- Excellent compensation package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity)
- Excellent benefits package
- Flexible PTO
- A fast-paced, data-driven, work environment with world-class R&D minds and capabilities
- Work with the most productive groups of R&D operators in the industry
- A platform for meaningful scientific contributions to shine
