Associate Director, Research Project Management

The role

This professional will drive execution of discovery and preclinical research programs by partnering with scientific teams. The role focuses on integrated planning, portfolio visibility, and operational excellence within the Research organization.

What you will do

• Partner with Research Leads and scientific teams to drive execution of discovery and preclinical research programs
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, assumptions, and dependencies
• Facilitate cross-functional project team meetings
• Track program progress and mitigate risks impacting timelines or objectives
• Support program governance activities and preparation of materials for portfolio reviews
• Collaborate with Alliance Management to ensure readiness as programs advance toward development
• Coordinate activities and communications with external collaboration partners
• Contribute to strategic initiatives for Research operations and portfolio visibility
• Support portfolio planning, resource discussions, and operational reporting
• Develop materials and analyses to support leadership decision making

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline with 12+ years of experience in drug development
• Demonstrated experience leading project management activities for discovery and/or preclinical research programs within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment
• Project management expertise within drug discovery and research organizations
• Deep knowledge of PM methodologies, concepts, techniques, and tools
• Proficient using MS Office Suite, SmartSheet, and/or other project management software

Nice to have

• advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA)
• Experience managing projects with remote teams and through external alliances
• Experience supporting programs through IND-enabling activities or transition into early development

Benefits

• compensation
• bonus
• equity
• health and welfare benefit plans
• non-accrual paid time off
• company shut down for holidays
• commuter benefits
• 401K match
• lunch each day in the office

Before you apply

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Vir Biotechnology participates in E-Verify

About the company

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer.