Associate Director, Program Management Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Up to 20% travel

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management Leader to translate compound development strategies into actionable plans across early to late-stage oncology programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation while aligning with strategic goals across global sites.

The role requires a Life Science degree with 8+ years in pharma or healthcare operations and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science with 8+ years in pharma/healthcare operations.
• Experience leading Phase I–IV oncology trials and global teams.
• PMP certification preferred; strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate compound development strategies into actionable program plans.
• Lead the Program Management Team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee scope, timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, and staffing.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Risk Management

Budget & Resource Allocation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science

PMP Certification

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Program Management Leader in Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine R&D, responsible for translating compound development strategies into actionable plans and leading cross-functional teams to execute drug development programs. Primary objectives include managing program scope, timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, and resource allocation across early and late-phase clinical trials, predominantly in oncology. Responsibilities encompass leading the Program Management Team, developing and maintaining cross-functional risk registers, and ensuring program alignment with organizational strategies. The role involves navigating complex drug development processes, securing resources, and managing multiple stakeholder interfaces across global sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Life Science with at least 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries, including clinical development operations, project management, and knowledge of GxP regulations. Experience in managing Phase I-IV trials, preferably in Oncology, with clinical research and project management methodologies. Certification such as PMP is preferred. Proven leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to operate in matrixed, global teams.

High-Value

Focus on innovative medicine development, early and late-phase clinical trials, oncology therapeutic area expertise, cross-functional team leadership, risk management, and strategic planning within a regulated environment. The role is hybrid, based in the US, with up to 20% travel.