Associate Director/Director, Program Management, Drug Development 

Position Summary
We are seeking an Director, Program Management to support one or more cross functional early development and clinical stage programs. This individual will report into SVP, Program & Portfolio Management and will work closely with Program Teams and relevant subteams to support progress of programs and enable delivery of key R&D goals.The ideal candidate has worked in a small start up biotech environment, has a good working level of drug development knowledge base, operationally efficient, and very savvy with program management, timeline, and MS Office 365 tools. We are looking for a self starter who is a team player, communicates clearly, and is comfortable with working in a fast paced environment who is also interested in elevating their drug development knowledge.This position is hybrid with Tues – Thurs on site requirement. We are located in the vibrant Boston south end neighborhood. 

 Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Team Leader to facilitate and co-lead program team meetings, create effective meeting agendas and minutes
• Establish a working relationship with team members by collaborating outside of meetings to follow up on key action items, learn of potential issues and take steps towards resolution
• Propose and create effective communication tools for proper sharing of program information (sharepoint, program specific portals, etc) if appropriate
• Support subteams and program teams by creating and maintaining functional (if needed) and integrated program timelines to registration
• Support the teams in preparing for governance meetings
• Work with the Program Team Leader, functional teams and finance team to understand program budget and variances. Support development of annual program budget
• Other program-related support as they may arise
• Support the Head of Portfolio & Program Management in building a high performing PM group bringing best practices and tools into the working of teams across the organization

Requirements

• BA/BS in a relevant science field, graduate degree preferred
• Min 5+ years of experience in Program Management or an adjacent role in biotech. Overall experience in the industry 7+ years
• Basic drug development knowledge in preclinical and clinical development
• Experience working in a small and start up biotech companies is required
• Expertise and proficiency with timeline management tools required (Smartsheet, MS Project, etc)
• Ability to work and influencing cross functionally within R&D
• Critical thinking/problem-solving
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Highly organized work habits and attention to detail

About PepGen  
PepGen Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next-generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide, or EDO, platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell-penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates that target the root cause of serious diseases. For more information, visit www.pepgen.com or follow PepGen on Twitter and LinkedIn. 
 
EEO Statement  
PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.   
 
Note: This is not a remote role. We like to work together and operate in a hybrid model in office Tues, Weds & Thurs each week. 
 
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies 
PepGen does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Currently, we are working exclusively with The Bowdoin Group for all our recruiting needs. Thank you.