Program Manager, Preclinical Programs
Core
Provides program management leadership for preclinical programs, coordinating execution across multiple assets from early research through IND/CTA readiness and First-in-Human development.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Preclinical Programs
Builds
Integrated preclinical development plans and operational execution for drug candidates
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals, Preclinical Drug Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, cross-functional stakeholder management, risk management, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory submission support, process improvement, data visualization, scientific translation, dependency mapping, governance facilitation
Preferred skills
Experience with IND/CTA submissions, knowledge of pharmacometrics, familiarity with digital R&D tools
Technologies
Project management software, dashboards, tracking systems
Responsibilities
Lead program management for 6+ preclinical functional sub teams; Facilitate alignment on integrated program plans, milestones, and risks; Partner with subject matter experts in Toxicology, DMPK, and Clinical Pharmacology; Develop and maintain project plans, risk trackers, and status dashboards; Support preparation for Development Candidate selection and IND/CTA readiness; Partner with Cross-Functional Program Management and Regulatory Affairs; Support portfolio-level tracking and leadership reporting; Collaborate with Finance for long-range planning and budgeting; Identify opportunities for process and workflow improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
