Associate Director, Program and Alliance Management - Discovery to Phase II

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Leveraging their drug development, project management and cross‑functional team experience, the successful candidate will manage early‑stage internal programs in close collaboration with program leaders, to successfully advance our pipeline.

In addition, this individual will develop and maintain key relationships, both internally and externally, to ensure effective communication, conflict resolution and to monitor contractual obligations and deliverables. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and coordinate, in conjunction with project/program leads, the development and delivery of Integrated Development Plans for assigned projects (in alignment with corporate goals) and ensure integration with each function. /li liActively manage and monitor progress of programs to ensure accountability for timely execution of program activities and milestones. /li liIdentify critical path activities and ways to optimize program execution without compromise to quality or compliance. /li liProactively identify potential issues or risks and drive toward resolution or effective mitigation strategies. /li liMonitor issues through to resolution and ensure that all key stakeholders are informed of outcomes and program implications. /li liDirect and ensure communication alignment with internal stakeholders and, as needed, external partners regarding plans, status, deadlines, data requirements, logistics and other project‑related issues. /li liEstablish effective relationships with external alliance counterparts to plan and conduct joint meetings as defined by the Agreement, ensuring contractual obligations are met and roles, responsibilities and obligations are understood and adhered to. /li liFacilitate program and alliance team meetings including developing agenda and minutes, and maintenance of action item logs, detailed integrated timelines, risk registers, etc. /li liManage, monitor, track and communicate cross‑functional program timelines, deliverables, risk registers, critical path, and cross‑program dashboards. /li liPro‑actively communicate cross‑functionally and escalate critical issues. /li liChampion the program(s) through Governance process, facilitating decision‑making, including scenario plans and risk/benefit analysis, and ensure outcomes and decisions are communicated. /li liPartner with teams and finance to develop and manage program budgets. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMSc or Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field /li li6+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience; 3-5 years’ experience managing cross‑functional projects and alliances from discovery through early clinical development. /li liStrong understanding of research and preclinical drug‑development /li liExperience working within matrix organization and multi‑disciplinary drug development teams. /li liExcellent management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills to develop and effectively monitor program plans, budgets, and timelines. /li liShould be a dynamic, independent, flexible, well‑organized, pro‑active, collaborative‑minded individual interested in contributing to excellent research science in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment. /li liAble to identify and resolve problems and conflicts at the appropriate level, including effective escalation. /li liExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with attention to detail, and ability to work effectively and efficiently. /li liExperience with budgeting (tracking and forecasting) /li liKnowledge and experience in the IND preparation process a plus. /li liDetailed knowledge of MS Office, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other project management software tools /li liAbility to travel /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ph3Overview /h3 pMonte Rosa is looking for an experienced Program and Alliance Manager with research and early clinical development experience in biotech to oversee internal and partnered programs.

The candidate will be responsible for managing program‑related activities, resolving issues, tracking progress of key milestones and budget, and achieving project goals.