What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Program Management position at Superluminal Medicines, Inc.?

About Superluminal Medicines :

Superluminal Medicines (Superluminal) is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company's platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

About the Role :

Superluminal seeks a seasoned Program Manager to work closely with project leads to manage workflow and track the status of all projects within our pipeline including projects focused on preclinical discovery research, clinical operations, platform development, and data functions. This role is highly integrated across the company and will have a critical role in delivering on the program strategy, making sure projects are executed efficiently and effectively, understanding how they fit across the broader portfolio, and developing a rapid reporting system to keep leadership apprised of progress and project delays.

Responsibilities :

Execute a program management process that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives for drug discovery and development projects
Work with team members to develop and maintain integrated project plans to support the advancement of projects through the project workflow
Implement a project management tool to track deliverables and timelines and summarize the status of all projects to the leadership team. Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally to measure and achieve program goals
Drive project risk management via scenario planning and proactive identification of key risks; facilitate risk mitigation and contingency planning
Work closely with the management team to align on how decisions are made and ensure approval is obtained throughout the project lifecycle
Build and leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics, proactively identifying opportunities and removing obstacles
Collaborate with Project Team Leads to develop internal and external presentations to gain support for projects and future investments
Work closely with Operations to translate the project objectives into a budget and resource plan for various stages of the project lifecycle
Maintain strong communication channels to keep stakeholders informed about program progress and issues.
Identify, communicate, and manage resource constraints, synergies, and redundancies
Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching on project management tools and process to colleagues
Organize and lead project team meetings to gain an understanding of project trajectory

Knowledge and Skills :

Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management principles, best practices, tools, technology, and methods

Strong understanding of drug discovery workflow

Demonstrated experience successfully leading drug development programs from inception through to clinical application, including navigating the process beyond the IND phase

Experience or familiarity with in silico modeling, machine learning, or computational chemistry programs is highly desirable

Experience in working with cross-functional teams

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed presentation skills

Drug discovery and development knowledge across multiple disciplines

Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal or external stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Good understanding of business processes to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and corporate objectives

Education and Experience :

Degree in a life sciences field

PMP certification or on route to certification

5-7 years of relevant experience including a project management role

Experience leading a program within drug discovery

Comprehensive experience with project management tools

Prior experience in life sciences organizations

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