Director, Project Management — Neurodegeneration Programs

Alector; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alector in South San Francisco is seeking a Director, Project Management to shape and execute development strategy for neurodegenerative programs. You will drive cross-functional alignment, translate strategy into actionable plans, and accelerate program progress across all development phases.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Development, you will lead governance, manage critical path activities, and champion innovative technologies to maximize efficiency and resources in a fast-paced biotech

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline; PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years in biotech/pharma with at least 8 years in project management for drug development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute an integrated global project strategy for clinical and preclinical development.
• Lead cross-functional teams to make informed decisions and maintain proactive communication across stakeholders.
• Manage integrated project plans from discovery through clinical development, including critical path management and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate activities across Biology, Chemistry, DMPK, In Vivo Pharmacology, Toxicology, Formulation/CMC, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Biometrics, and other functions.
• Lead governance by facilitating team meetings, documenting decisions, tracking actions, and ensuring timely completion of study reports and regulatory documents.
• Promote adoption of AI-enabled tools and large language models to improve planning, decision-making, and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Facilitation

Education

MS/PhD/PharmD or equivalent in scientific discipline

Job description

Alector in South San Francisco is seeking a Director, Project Management to shape and execute development strategy for neurodegenerative programs. You will drive cross-functional alignment, translate strategy into actionable plans, and accelerate program progress across all development phases.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Development, you will lead governance, manage critical path activities, and champion innovative technologies to maximize efficiency and resources in a fast-paced biotech