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Infinimmune · 2 weeks ago

Head of Program & Alliance Management

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

7+ years exp

Infinimmune is a venture-backed biotechnology company focused on human antibody drug discovery and development. They are seeking a Head of Program & Alliance Management to lead cross-functional execution of therapeutic antibody programs from discovery through IND submission, while developing the company's program management function.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical

Hiring Manager

Wyatt McDonnell

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive program management for therapeutic antibody programs from late discovery through IND submission

Build and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies

Provide alliance management for external collaborations, including coordination of joint steering and governance committees

Coordinate cross-functional teams to align activities, resources, and deliverables with program milestones

Establish and maintain project management tools, processes, and documentation

Track program progress, identify risks, and prepare updates to support leadership decision-making

Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and governance to support effective decision-making

Qualification

Biotech project managementAdvanced degree in ImmunologyPMP certificationHigh proficiency in PM softwareLeadership skillsDetail-orientedCollaborative team player

Required

7–10+ years of biotech/pharma project management experience, specifically driving biologics programs from early discovery through successful IND submission

Advanced degree (PhD, MS, PharmD) in Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field, and a strong grasp of biologics development, CMC, and regulatory requirements

PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification required

Experience generating portfolio analytics, supporting financial planning, and conducting strategic assessments of external opportunities

Proven ability to manage partnerships (CROs/CDMOs) and external stakeholders in a biotech setting

High proficiency in PM software (MS Project, Smartsheet) with the ability to build dashboards and tracking systems from scratch

Exceptional leadership skills with a 'lead by influence' approach to managing cross-functional teams and complex dependencies without direct authority

A detail-oriented 'self-starter' who anticipates roadblocks and develops practical solutions for the unexpected challenges inherent in drug development

A curious, passionate, and collaborative team player who contributes to high-level strategy through individual contribution