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Associate Director, Project Management

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$196k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead global program management for drug development projects, ensuring strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and cross-functional execution within the pharmaceutical industry.

Role type

Senior IC program manager (pharmaceutical R&D)

Builds

Drug development programs and therapeutic area projects

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry + R&D project management

Required skills

Cross-functional project leadership, risk management, enterprise planning tool proficiency, governance committee representation, strategic planning, budget review, team facilitation

Preferred skills

PMP certification, drug development process knowledge, scope and resource management, scientific and business element communication, decision-accountable-inform principles

Technologies

Planisware, Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project strategy, coordinate team operations and communications, manage project data in enterprise tools, prepare documents for governance committees, facilitate early-stage team formation, lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with established practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC