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MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. · 2 months ago

Director, Non-Clinical Program Management

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company focused on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. The Non-Clinical Program Manager will oversee preclinical activities, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure effective communication among various teams to support the development of novel therapeutics in neurology and psychiatry.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical

Responsibilities

Manage Program team meetings, including leading discussions to drive to effective decision-making, agenda creation, and meeting minutes

Establish project milestones, manage work plans, and ensure resources are aligned to meet project objectives

Identify and track critical path/activities, risks, contingencies, and alternatives

Collaborate with and support all stakeholders to ensure integration of project and functional goals

Develop program budgets and oversee program budget forecasting and reporting

Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive communication and resolution of issues

Coordinate cross-functional input from discovery, pharmacology, toxicology, DMPK, and CMC teams

Support design, initiation, and monitoring of non-clinical studies, including pharmacology and toxicology

Facilitate interactions between internal scientific teams and external CROs, ensuring clear communication of objectives and deliverables

Manage documentation, data flow, and reporting for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, CTA)

Lead regular project team meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and follow up on action items

Summarize project status and key milestones for senior management and program governance reviews

Maintain alignment between scientific teams and program management on priorities and timelines

Contribute to development and optimization of processes and tools to improve efficiency in non-clinical project execution

Qualification

Non-clinical developmentRegulatory knowledgeProject managementBiotech experienceCRO managementLife sciences degreeAnalytical skillsProject management toolsNeuroscience backgroundPMP certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences (neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology, or related discipline)

10+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years in non-clinical or preclinical project management

Familiarity with drug discovery and IND-enabling workflows

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent)

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional biotech environment

Preferred

Experience working with CROs and managing outsourced studies

Understanding of regulatory expectations for non-clinical development (FDA, EMA, ICH)

Background in neurology, neuroscience, or CNS drug development

PMP or equivalent project management certification a plus

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Short term and long term disability

401(K) plan with match

Stock options

Flexible non-accrual paid time off

Parental leave

Company

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc.

Maplight is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing novel therapeutics for patients with disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).

Founded in 2018

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees