Hiring: Associate Director, Project Management Company: Centessa Pharmaceuticals Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:17:22 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, R, Risk Management About the job Experience: •8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, including 4+ years as PM or equivalent Required Skills: •Partner with the GTL (Global Team Leader) to project manage a cross-functional matrix development team, and select sub-teams •Lead the development of and continuously maintain detailed and fully cross-functionally integrated program Gantt chart, incorporating all relevant dependencies, and provide fit-for-purpose summary views for team use and executive management reviews •Identify and manage interdependencies, critical path and at-risk activities to support program level scenario planning and risk management strategies •Develop and maintain relevant dashboards to communicate status and track progress •Manage cross-functional team meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, presentation materials, and minutes that ensure proper follow up of action items •Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers, and ensure team proactively resolve issues in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated as appropriate •Interface directly with cross-functional team and Finance to develop and update budgets, and manage program spend within approved budget •Manage select external vendors and integrate deliverables into program Gantt Qualifications: •BS plus 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, including 4+ years as PM or equivalent •Proven expertise in drug development and registration, including early and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and regulatory interactions, submissions/reviews globally •Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and organized self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance •Excellent analytical skills and expert in facilitating team decision making; competent in the application of decision analysis methodologies and related tools •Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment (PMP certification is highly desired), and expert in project management software, e.g., Smartsheet •The Associate Director, Project Management role is based in the US, with occasional travel. Compensation: •$115,000 - $170,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!