Associate Director, PM

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 165,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Associate Director of Program Management in Seattle to oversee internal and partnered clinical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and consistent deliverables. This 12-week contract role reports to the VP of Portfolio, Program & Alliance Strategy and offers potential remote work based on experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management with relevant IND/CMC exposure, oncology or autoimmune experience, and strong leadership in scientific settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in immunology, biology, or genetics preferred.
• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in program management for Associate Director level.
• 12 years of experience with at least 7 years in program management for Director level.
• Experience in gene and cell therapy preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a scientific setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-functional programs through clinical trials.
• Partner with project teams to define goals and track progress.
• Establish program management infrastructure and processes.
• Drive operational excellence to enable efficient drug development.
• Support governance decisions with effective meeting practices.
• Ensure clear program communications and transparent reporting.
• Collaborate with finance and business operations for program planning.
• Support initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Program management

IND/CMC

Early development

Oncology

Autoimmune conditions

Smartsheets

Matrix environment

Startup clinical trials

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (immunology/biology/genetics)

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Program ManagementJob Description

This position will oversee internal and partnered programs to ensure consistency and drive cross-functional partnerships, supporting efficient drug development with high-quality deliverables. This is a 12-week contract role, potentially extendable, and reports to the Vice President of Portfolio, Program & Alliance Strategy. The role is based in Seattle, WA, with a possibility for remote work based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead cross-functional teams to drive programs through clinical trials.
• Partner with project teams and leadership to create development strategies, define goals, and track program progress.
• Establish program management infrastructure and process development.
• Drive operational excellence and enable efficient drug development through collaborative teams.
• Support governance decisions with effective meeting practices.
• Ensure clear program communications and systematic reporting for transparency.
• Partner with finance and business operations for corporate program planning.
• Support initiatives and special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• Program management experience with IND and CMC.
• Experience in early development, oncology, and/or autoimmune conditions.
• Proficiency in Smartsheets.
• Experience in a matrix-style environment and cross-functional development.
• Strong project management skills, especially in startup clinical trials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in immunology, biology, or genetics preferred.
• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in program management for Associate Director level.
• 12 years of experience with at least 7 years in program management for Director level.
• Experience in gene and cell therapy preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a scientific setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and MS Teams.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment, with onsite presence required in East Lake, Seattle, WA, at least two days a week. The setting is within brand-new facilities, fostering innovation and cutting-edge drug development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $120.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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