Clinical PPM Senior Manager / Associate Director

Hengrui USA; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hengrui USA is seeking a Clinical Program Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive execution across oncology and non-oncology programs. You will partner with the Chief of Staff to the CMO and cross-functional teams to align plans, timelines, and decisions across regions.

The role focuses on bridging ex-local and local development, coordinating program reviews, and managing risks in a fast-moving biotech environment. Fluent communication with global stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical development or program management experience.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or related field.
• Strong understanding of global clinical development and trial execution.
• Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge, streamline, and coordinate ex-CN and China clinical development programs to ensure alignment across regions and teams.
• Track program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple studies and development initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, and Translational teams.
• Organize and support cross-functional program meetings and development reviews, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Maintain integrated development timelines and ensure alignment across internal teams.
• Identify program risks and proactively coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation of development updates, internal reports, and leadership presentations.
• Assist in portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource coordination.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

PhD/MD/PharmD/MS

Job description

Clinical PPM Senior Manager / Associate Director

(Bilingual: English & Mandarin | Oncology & Non-Oncology)

Department: Clinical Development

Reports to: Chief of Staff to the CMO office

Location: Boston, MA (hybrid; minimum 3 days/week in office)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Program Senior Manager / Associate Director to support our growing clinical development portfolio. This role will work closely with the Chief of Staff to the CMO and cross-functional program teams to coordinate and drive the execution of ongoing clinical development activities across oncology and non-oncology programs. A key focus of the role is to bridge, streamline, and coordinate ex-local and local clinical development programs, ensuring alignment of plans, timelines, and decisions across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Bridge, streamline, and coordinate ex-CN and China clinical development programs to ensure alignment across regions and teams.
• Track program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple studies and development initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, and Translational teams.
• Organize and support cross-functional program meetings and development reviews, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Maintain integrated development timelines and ensure alignment across internal teams.
• Identify program risks and proactively coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation of development updates, internal reports, and leadership presentations.
• Assist in portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical clinical development, program management, clinical operations, or life science consulting (minimum requirement).
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related field (PhD, MD, PharmD, or MS).
• Strong understanding of global clinical development and clinical trial execution.
• Experience supporting cross-functional drug development programs.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• PMP certification.
• Experience in oncology drug development and/or non-oncology therapeutic areas such as immunology, CVRM or other indications.

Language Requirement

• Fluent in both English and Mandarin to support collaboration with global teams and cross-regional stakeholders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a 401k retirement plan with company match. Company paid Life Insurance plan. Additional voluntary benefits (e.g., FSA, DCSA, supplement life insurance, etc.) are available.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary Range:

• $165,000–$210,000 annually. Final title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.