Associate Director, CMC Program Management
Core
Strategic execution partner translating cell therapy CMC development strategy into integrated, executable plans from early development through launch.
Role type
Associate Director, CMC Program Management (Cell Therapy)
Builds
Integrated CMC project plans, governance systems, and portfolio visibility for cell therapy drug products.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / CMC
Required skills
CMC project management, integrated project planning, risk management, cross-functional leadership, resource forecasting, financial management, change control, regulatory dependency management, portfolio strategy, digital/AI-enabled project management tools.
Preferred skills
Cell therapy CMC development experience (autologous, allogeneic, in vivo), knowledge of process/analytical development, clinical manufacturing, technology transfer, supply chain.
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, PLANIT
Responsibilities
Translate CMC strategies into phase-appropriate project plans; maintain multi-year integrated plans with milestones and critical paths; drive execution against scope, timelines, and budget; proactively identify and mitigate cross-functional risks; lead project-team operating rhythms and decision forums; support resource forecasting and portfolio prioritization; champion CMC project-management standards and AI-enabled tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic execution focus