(Associate) Director, Customer Program Management, Life Sciences
Core
Senior operator driving planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic programs on an AI-driven scientific platform for pharmaceutical and biotech partners.
Role type
Associate Director / Director, Program Management (Life Sciences)
Builds
End-to-end project management for active therapeutic programs, including timeline development, resource coordination, and milestone tracking across product, science, and automation teams.
Domain
Life Sciences / Drug Discovery / AI-driven Science Platforms
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program management, cross-functional coordination, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder communication, drug discovery process knowledge, alliance management, influence without authority
Preferred skills
Experience with AI-native drug discovery companies, managing external collaborations (CRO/CDMO), project management methodologies (critical path analysis, portfolio reporting), familiarity with LLMs and AI-driven science platforms
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end project management for active therapeutic programs; drive day-to-day execution discipline; manage resource allocation discussions; establish program-level reporting; proactively identify and manage program risks; structure and facilitate internal program meetings; serve as primary operational interface with partner organizations; translate internal status for external partners; support alliance obligations; lead development of scalable project management practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic partner-facing responsibilities