Associate Director - Project Management

Dawar Consulting; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 151,536 - 157,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting is seeking an Associate Director - Project Management in Foster City, CA to lead cross-functional drug development programs within a dynamic biotechnology setting. The role partners with senior scientists and functional leaders to drive strategy, governance, and execution.

This is a long-term contract with W2 benefits. The candidate will ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• MS/MBA with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD, PharmD, DVM, or MD with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead one complex or multiple cross-functional drug development project teams from early development through key milestones.
• Partner with Project Leaders and functional representatives to drive strategic planning, project execution, and timely decision-making.
• Co-chair project team meetings, establish agendas, document action items, and ensure effective follow-up between meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and other functional groups.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS/MBA

PhD/MD/PharmD/DVM

Tools

Planisware (G.Plan)

Job description

Associate Director - Project Management

Foster City, CA, United States | Posted on 07/29/2026

Our client, a global leader in biotechnology, is seeking a highly motivated "Associate Director - Project Management" to join its Antiviral Research team for Foster City, CA.

Duration: Long term contract (Possibility of further extension)

Pay Rate: $110 - 114/Hr on W2 + Medical Benefits, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking an experiencedAssociate Director, Development Project Managerto lead cross-functional drug development programs within a dynamic pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment. This role will partner closely with scientific and functional leaders to drive strategic planning, project execution, governance, and communication across complex development programs. The successful candidate will ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities while facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one complex or multiple cross-functional drug development project teams from early development through key milestones.
  
• Partner with Project Leaders and functional representatives to drive strategic planning, project execution, and timely decision-making.
  
• Co-chair project team meetings, establish agendas, document action items, and ensure effective follow-up between meetings.
  
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and resource requirements.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and other functional groups.
  
• Manage project timelines and data withinPlanisware (G.Plan)or similar project management platforms.
  
• Identify project risks, resource constraints, and critical path activities while developing mitigation and contingency plans.
  
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, executive presentations, governance materials, and status reports.
  
• Support governance committee meetings by coordinating meeting content, presentations, and follow-up actions.
  
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project priorities, deliverables, and strategic objectives.
  
• Organize and lead sub-team meetings, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure project execution.
  
• Monitor project progress, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous process improvements.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support portfolio planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with10+ yearsof relevant experience;OR
  
• Master's degree (MS/MBA) with8+ yearsof relevant experience;OR
  
• PhD, PharmD, DVM, or MD with4+ yearsof relevant experience.
  
• Minimum5 years of cross-functional project management experiencewithin the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
  
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, project governance, and portfolio management.
  
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientific background in Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Oncology, Pharmacology, or related life science discipline.
  
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology product development.
  
• Experience with governance committee support and executive-level communications.
  
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
  
• Experience usingPlanisware (G.Plan)or similar enterprise project management software.
  

Drug Development, Virology, Clinical Development, Project Management