Associate Director / Director, Project Management

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Project Manager will manage and execute therapeutic drug development for novel cell therapies. He/she will guide internal cross-functional project teams in partnership with Century Therapeutics’ business partners and third-party suppliers, to successfully progress projects, timelines, and budgets.

This position is not an IT-oriented role. Only candidates with biologics, gene or cell therapy drug development experience need apply.

Roles and responsibilities include:
· Manage complex pharmaceutical development projects in cellular therapy in hematology or oncology from preclinical development through clinical proof of concept
· Responsible for managing all areas of integrated global development, including technical (CMC) development, research, and partner activities
· Along with project leads and collaboration partners, drive strategic planning and execution of multiple programs
· Develop, own, and manage timelines
· Independently run aspects of or subteams for the projects
· Drive sound decision making and evaluate scenarios, considering impact on timelines, resources, and budget
· Identify project risks and issues; work with functional experts to identify and resolve potential conflicts
· Ensure that all activities comply with company SOPs, GxPs, and any regional specific regulations
· Develop and coordinate resource and budget planning
· Prepare agendas, minutes, progress reports
· Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication
· Serve as point of contact among functional areas and with partners
· Ensure high-performing teams
· Assist or lead in developing project management capability including tools and systems

Skills/Knowledge:
· Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required. Advanced degree preferred, MS/MBA with 7-10 years or PhD/PharmD with 5-8 years relevant experience
· A minimum of 3 years project management in a cross-functional drug development or technical (CMC) role required
· Experience in development of biologics and/or gene or cell therapies
· Knowledge of hematology or oncology development preferred
· Knowledge of technical (CMC) development, quality and regulatory requirements preferred (e.g., FDA regulations, and ICH/GxP guidelines)
· Solid practical working knowledge of project management techniques and concepts as they apply to the drug development process
· Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a results-driven mindset
· Robust proficiency in project and collaboration support tools and systems (i.e., MS Project & MS Office, shared work environments)
· Proven ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations while providing impact and influence
· Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills
· PMP certification desirable

Location
· This role will be located in Philadelphia, PA and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).