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Valo Health · 1 week ago

Associate Director, Technical 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 of Technical Program Management will coordinate project planning and execution, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication across teams while managing key program artifacts and stakeholder interests.

BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive planning activities, both strategic and operational, for the efficiency enhancement projects including development of the program plan, budget, resourcing, timeline, and milestones

Work closely with the Program team and those building the platform to maximize program team effectiveness

Document, track, communicate, and drive program progress through utilization of project management tools and best practices, including active facilitation of meetings and cultivation of a positive team environment

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 developmentSoftware architectureJiraConfluenceAgile methodologiesWaterfall methodologiesAnalytical skillsMultitaskingPMP certificationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Advanced degree in life sciences, computer science or related field; PhD, MS or MBA is preferred

5+ years of cross-functional program management experience

5+ years of drug development experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Strong knowledge of software architecture and development. Hands-on experience with various applications including Jira and Confluence

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

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