Project and Program Management Lead

The Opportunity
At insitro, we are combining human biology and machine learning to discover new therapeutics. The heart of our strategy is to produce large data sets that will drive machine learning and yield key biological insights. This strategy requires a seamless, robust, and effective operation that simultaneously spans multiple projects, some partnered and some in-house. Our success relies on working across functions, including high-throughput biology, functional genomics, data science, machine learning, translational genetics, and drug discovery, to ensure that projects successfully execute. 

Insitro is a deeply cross-functional Project based organization and we are seeking a Program and Project Management Lead that will be critical to our success. This position spans company level strategy to team based execution, both for cutting edge technologies as well as for the next generation of therapeutic programs.

In this role, you will help lead and support projects leveraging our platform for therapeutic discovery and efforts to build and advance our therapeutic pipeline. Specifically, you will:

- Help build and implement the project management systems and processes needed at the intersection of several state-of-the-art technologies for a company that is working towards a pipeline of multiple early stage therapeutics programs. 
- Contribute to a portfolio that is aligned across stakeholders, properly scoped, and with well-articulated timelines and resource requirements. 
- Work with scientists and technologists to ensure that cross functional project teams develop, prioritize, and execute on goals.
- Facilitate issue identification and resolution, as well as contingency planning and decision-making. 
- Help to achieve project objectives by effectively managing activities and information. 
- Be accountable for the development of high functioning teams, including helping teams and leaders to communicate effectively across disciplines and mentoring where appropriate. 

You will be joining an exciting biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding. At this early and exciting phase, there are  many opportunities for significant impact and career growth. You will be an integral member of a very talented team, learn a broad range of scientific and project management skills, and help shape insitro’s culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. Join us in leading the way to better medicines through predictive models by integrating machine learning and biology at scale.

About You
- Advanced degree - preferably a PhD in computational or natural sciences - or  equivalent experience / education. 
- You thrive in challenging environments and seek out opportunities to grow and expand your knowledge and skills  
- 5 years of relevant work experience in technology or life sciences
- Experience working on complex multidisciplinary projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds and expertise 
- A bias to action, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to operate effectively under ambiguous, rapidly changing circumstances

Nice to Haves
- Project management experience on multiple therapeutic projects
- Exposure to computational methods that are relevant to drug design and development
- Experience in high-end engineering technologies in the biomedical space
- Experience scoping projects and gathering technical requirements

Benefits at insitro
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage; insitro pays 100% of premiums for employees
- Excellent mental health and well-being support
- Open vacation policy
- Access to free onsite baristas and cafe with daily lunch and breakfast
- Access to free onsite fitness center
- Commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive pay and 401(k) matching
- Flexible work schedule (on site and remote)

About insitro
insitro is a data-driven drug discovery and development company using machine learning and data at scale to transform the way that drugs are discovered and developed for patients. insitro is developing predictive machine learning models to discover underlying biologic state based on human cohort data and in-house generated cellular data at scale. These predictive models can be brought to bear on key bottlenecks in pharmaceutical R&D to advance novel targets and patient biomarkers, design therapeutics, and inform clinical strategy. insitro is advancing a wholly owned and partnered pipeline of biologic insights and molecules in neuroscience and metabolic diseases. Since formation in mid 2018, insitro has raised over $700 million from top tech, biotech, and crossover investors and from collaborations with pharmaceutical partners. For more information on insitro, please visit the company’s website at www.insitro.com.