Associate Director, Program Management

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Program Management to coordinate and plan strategic TED programs, partnering with the Program Lead and cross-functional teams to enable timely decisions and on-time milestones.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in program management within drug development, with proven ability to drive execution and manage risks while communicating clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences or equivalent with scientific knowledge or experience.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/drug development program management or related cross-functional project management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across matrixed teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional integrated program planning and execution for TED programs with the Program Lead.
• Maintain program timelines, dashboards, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Prepare status updates and ensure action items with owners and due dates.
• Foster collaboration and clear communication across departments to support timeline adherence.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Time management

Education

BA/BS in life sciences or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

MS Project

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.

Reporting to the Program Lead for the TED portfolio, the Associate Director, Program Management will support the coordination and planning of programs of meaningful scope and strategic importance. In this role, the Program Manager will partner with the Program Lead and cross-functional teams to support timely decision-making, efficient execution, prioritization, risk management, and delivery of key program milestones. Communication of progress, development and maintenance of timelines, identification of risks and dependencies, and escalation of challenges to appropriate stakeholders are key components of success.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, highly organized, and motivated, with a strong foundation in program management and prior experience in drug development. The candidate has demonstrated ability to support and coordinate cross-functional program teams, drive execution of key deliverables, and contribute to effective planning, communication, and risk management. The candidate will be a collaborative team player with well-developed skills for gaining the cooperation of others and ensuring clear communication among team members.

This role may be based in our Waltham, MA headquarters, our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Drive cross-functional integrated program planning and execution for Viridian's TED programs in partnership with the Program Lead, including mapping activities that support trial execution across phases of development using appropriate program management tools
• Maintains frequent communication with cross-functional program team members and internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of program status, issues, contingencies, dependencies, and milestones
• Owns and maintains the cross-functional integrated program timeline for early stage TED programs
• Prepares program status summaries, dashboards, timeline updates, and risk assessments for review with the Program Lead, program team, and periodic stakeholder forums
• Partners with team members, in alignment with corporate objectives, to support definition of program objectives, key milestones, scope, risks, assumptions, and dependencies
• Facilitates team meetings including tracking agenda topics and preparing meeting decks, and ensures clear actions, decisions, owners, and due dates are documented, communicated, and followed through to support timeline adherence
• Builds strong working relationships across departments and with key stakeholders to support transparency, collaboration, and effective communication
• Contributes to the Program Governance model and supports adoption of program management practices, tools, and principles within Viridian

Requirements:

• BA/BS in life sciences or equivalent with scientific knowledge or experience and typically 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/drug development program management or related cross-functional project management
• Must be an innovative, driven, highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple activities and interact effectively with team members, functional stakeholders, and management
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology, including experience developing dashboards, timelines, risk management tools, action trackers, and contingency plans
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools
• Experience supporting research and development budgets for novel therapeutics, including tracking assumptions, change drivers, and variances in collaboration with Finance and functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and coordinate in a matrixed organizational structure, manage time effectively, organize work, and prioritize competing deliverables
• Willing and able to learn new skills to meet changing needs of the organization
• Ability to travel 5-10%
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.