Recursion · 3 months ago
Associate Director of Drug Development, Program Management
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$187K/yr - $232K/yr
8+ years expRecursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage TechBio company focused on decoding biology to improve lives. The Associate Director of Drug Development, Program Management will lead the execution of late preclinical to clinical phase assets, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and driving strategic planning across teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyMachine LearningPharmaceuticalSoftwareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Drive development planning for assigned assets in partnership with the program lead and cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs) from preclinical to late-stage clinical development
Facilitate program team meetings & governance, driving agenda and deck development, tracking outcomes (decisions, actions) and ensuring deliverables
Develop and maintain program-level plans, timelines, base case/upside scenarios, accounting for critical path activities and all interdependencies
Prepare and maintain program dashboards, updates, and presentations for leadership and governance committees
Proactively identify, communicate, and risk plan for program-level risks
Work with SMEs to define key deliverables and success metrics
Maintain alignment among team members and stakeholders by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Ensure accountability across teams, timely delivery of high-quality work aligned with corporate strategy
Identify opportunities to streamline program management processes and drive efficiencies
Champion best practices for program management and leverage AI-based and other approaches to ensure continuous improvement of tools, templates, and methodologies within the program management function
Qualification
Required
BS in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field preferred
8+ years of experience in drug development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years in program management
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a matrix environment with expertise in managing clinical development programs, including pre-IND stage assets
Strong knowledge of regulatory and clinical development pathways, including IND/CTA and NDA/BLA/MAA submissions
Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Experience managing global drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas or modalities
Familiarity with drug development finance and portfolio management
Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach to managing challenges
Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills to build relationships at all levels of the organization
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Recursion
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$865.38MKey Investors
NVIDIAKinnevikLeaps by Bayer
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-07-12Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Gibson
Co-Founder and CEO
Ben Mabey
Chief Technology Officer
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