Associate Director, CMC Program Management
Core
Strategic execution partner translating cell therapy drug-product and CMC development strategy into integrated, executable plans from early development through clinical development and launch.
Role type
Associate Director, CMC Program Management (Cell Therapy)
Builds
Integrated CMC project plans, management systems, and portfolio visibility for cell therapy medicines
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls)
Required skills
Integrated project planning, cross-functional alignment, risk management, governance facilitation, resource forecasting, financial management, change control, decision log management, portfolio prioritization, process improvement
Preferred skills
AI-enabled project management tools, digital transformation, automation implementation
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, PLANIT
Responsibilities
Translate CMC strategies into phase-appropriate project plans; maintain multi-year integrated plans with milestones and dependencies; drive execution against scope, timelines, and budget; proactively identify and mitigate cross-functional risks; lead project-team operating rhythms and decision forums; manage resource forecasting and budget reconciliation; champion CMC project-management standards and tools; apply AI-enabled tools to improve planning and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight