Director, AI-Driven Drug Development Programs

Absci Corp.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Absci Corp. in the United States seeks a Director, Program Management to drive planning and execution of complex therapeutic programs from discovery through IND and into the clinic.

This senior IC program manager partners with a program leader across assets, owning the integrated development plan and managing external partners to ensure stage-gate readiness. The role emphasizes hands-on ownership, risk mitigation, and clear leadership communication, with a focus on agentic AI tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline; advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as dedicated program management partner to a program leader across a portfolio of assets from discovery through IND and clinical entry.
• Build and maintain the integrated development plan and the single source of truth for critical path, scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage external partners (CROs, CDMOs) and ensure programs are prepared for stage-gate decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering, or technical discipline

MS, PhD, or MBA a plus

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Absci Corp. in the United States seeks a Director, Program Management to drive planning and execution of complex therapeutic programs from discovery through IND and into the clinic.

This senior IC program manager partners with a program leader across assets, owning the integrated development plan and managing external partners to ensure stage-gate readiness. The role emphasizes hands-on ownership, risk mitigation, and clear leadership communication, with a focus on agentic AI tools and