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Valo Health · 1 week ago

Associate Director / Director, Program Management

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$161K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Valo Health is a human-centric, AI-enabled biotechnology company focused on accelerating drug discovery and development. The Associate Director / Director of Program Management will oversee strategic and operational excellence across a portfolio of drug development programs, ensuring alignment and progress through effective planning and collaboration.

BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive strategic planning activities for the program team, including development of the program plan, budget, resourcing, timeline, and milestones

Work closely with the Program Lead to maximize program team effectiveness through active facilitation of meetings, driving alignment through data-driven decision-making, and cultivation of a positive team environment

Document, track, communicate, and drive program progress through utilization of project management tools and best practices

Issue reports communicating program status, risks, and progress and present finding to senior management on a regular basis

Lead other cross functional projects (strategic and/or operational) as required by PPM

Reinforce team operating principles to maximize alignment within the team, across functions, and across teams

Contribute to the growth and development of the Portfolio & Program Management team

Qualification

Program ManagementDrug DevelopmentCross-functional Team ManagementProject Management ToolsPMP CertificationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Advanced degree in life sciences or related field; PhD preferred

5+ years of cross-functional program management experience

5+ years of drug development experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Strong knowledge and understanding of drug discovery and development

Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross functional teams and processes

Ability to manage and lead empowered teams to operate with high standards

Strong understanding and competency in planning processes and decision making

Demonstrated experience using standard program management tools and software encompassing timeline, budget, resource, and risk management; experience in several methodologies preferred (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)

Ability to translate strategies into tangible deliverables

Strong influencing and interpersonal skills including negotiation, managing meeting and group dynamics, ability to balance concerns of line management with objectives of cross functional teams

Strong analytical and decision-making ability, ability to synthesize complex and diverse inputs to a program, and recommended solutions/preferred options

Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and multitask

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent proficiency is a plus