Associate Director / Director Of Program Management, Life Sciences

Lilasciences

Cambridge, United States
Base: $148,000 - $224,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Drive execution across complex programs
Partner-facing judgment and presence
End-to-end project management
Lila Sciences is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Program Management in Life Sciences to lead the planning and execution of complex therapeutic programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, particularly in drug discovery and development

Job Summary

  • Lila Sciences is looking for an Associate Director / Director, Program Management, Life Sciences to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic programs.
  • This role requires strong scientific and operational leadership, managing internal teams and serving as a senior interface with pharmaceutical and biotech partners.
  • The company is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to accelerate discovery across medicine, materials, and energy.

Matching Summary

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Lila Sciences is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Program Management in Life Sciences to lead the planning and execution of complex therapeutic programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, particularly in drug discovery and development.

Salary

Base: $148,000 - $224,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: bonus potential and generous early equity; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive execution across complex programs
  • Partner-facing judgment and presence
  • End-to-end project management
  • Manage resource allocation discussions
  • Establish program-level reporting
  • Proactively identify program risks
  • Structure effective internal meetings
  • Serve as primary operational interface
  • Translate program status for partners
  • Lead scalable project management practices

Nice-to-have

  • AI-native drug discovery experience
  • Platform-based drug discovery experience
  • Manage external collaborations
  • Familiarity with project management tools
  • Perspective on AI impact on partnerships

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in pharma/biotech
  • 5+ years in program/project management
  • Strong understanding of drug discovery
  • Experience managing external partners
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Proven ability to influence without authority

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