Absci · 9 hours ago
Senior R&D Program Manager
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expAbsci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. They are seeking a Senior R&D Program Manager to drive execution on cross-functional pipeline programs and ensure alignment with corporate strategy through effective communication and collaboration across various teams.
BiotechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)PharmaceuticalLife ScienceBiopharma
Responsibilities
Support corporate and portfolio strategy by safeguarding the success of highly cross-functional Drug Creation pipeline programs and communicating effectively with leadership about risks, costs, and opportunities
Facilitate cross-functional strategy discussion to align objectives, scope and pressure-test plans, surface and mitigate risk, drive decision making to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule, and escalate issues with clearly presented solutions that link directly to the key program objectives
Define the program team's structure and culture to build high-performing cross-functional teams
Facilitate and document program team meetings, cross-functional communication, and decision making, and ensure alignment with technical groups and leadership
Drive execution of cross-functional programs by planning, tracking, and holding stakeholders accountable for program tasks and deadlines
Use project management software to forecast and track program costs and time to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget
Identify, assess, prioritize & manage project-related risks, bottlenecks, and interdependencies to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget
Work with stakeholders and scientific leadership to challenge assumptions, understand failure modes, and implement corrective actions while working to build a system where operational activities are increasingly automatic and seamless
Simultaneously balance activities between multiple projects of various scopes
Contribute to the development and refinement of company-wide best practices for program management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 5+ years of experience in a biotech-related field or equivalent technical work experience; or a Master's degree and 3+ years; or a PhD Degree and 1+ years
Proven experience with Change Management and Conflict Resolution with a proactive mindset
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, strategies, and results to stakeholders at all levels across the organization
Working knowledge of project management software (MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.)
Familiar with workflows involving protein engineering, cloning, high-throughput screening, protein purification, and/or analytical chemistry
Demonstrated commitment to Absci's core values
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 8+ years of experience in a biotech-related field or equivalent technical work experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years; or a PhD with 3+ years
Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional programs in drug discovery or related fields
Excellent organizational and leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate project goals, strategies, and results to stakeholders at all levels across the organization
Ability to think with a portfolio-level mentality, ensuring that individual program decisions align with the overall company goals
Willingness to mentor and support junior program managers and to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Project management training
In-depth or hands-on experience with SmartSheet or other project management software
In-depth experience with early stage discovery and drug development for biologics
Familiarity with late stage drug development including pre-clinical, CMC, and regulatory considerations for biologics
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Unlimited vacation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Annual bonus potential
401(k) with a generous company match
Company
Absci
Absci is the drug & target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI & synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$394.26MKey Investors
AMDCasdin Capital,Redmile GroupMerck Global Health Innovation Fund
2025-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2025-01-08Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2024-02-27Post Ipo Equity· $86.4M
Leadership Team
Sean McClain
Founder & CEO
Andreas Busch
Chief Innovation Officer
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