Sr. Manager Program Management

Ascentage Pharma; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative biotechnology firm is seeking a Sr. Manager for Clinical Program Management. This role involves leading project delivery in a collaborative environment focused on developing groundbreaking therapies. The ideal candidate will have a solid scientific background and excellent project management skills, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic goals. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and facilitate communication to drive projects forward. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in patient care while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Education Assistance

LifeTime Fitness Membership

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in biotechnology or pharma for Sr. Manager role.
• Strong project management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery aligned with portfolio strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and monitor program progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Scientific Background in Biology/Chemistry

Microsoft Suite Proficiency

Education

MS in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Ph.D. or Pharm D

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ascentage Pharma: (Nasdaq: AAPG and HKEX: 6855) is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers and other diseases. Ascentage Pharma is proud of its collaborative, supportive culture, unified by the desire to develop therapeutics that will have a positive impact on patients’ lives. Ascentage Pharma is a dynamic and fast-paced organization that has been responsive to the needs of individual employees throughout its history. The company is defined by a shared understanding it succeeds in advancing its mission only as each individual experiences success in their role.

What We Do: Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis or programmed cell death. Our company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including the novel, highly potent Bcl-2 and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. Currently, Ascentage is conducting more than 30 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, and China. Our core drug candidate HQP1351 was recently granted orphan drug and fast-track designations by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a New Drug Application for HQP1351 has been submitted in China. APG-2575, another key drug candidate of the company, was recently granted orphan drug designation by the FDA.

Position Summary: Sr. Manager Clinical Program Management

In collaboration with Program Lead and senior line management, the Sr. Manager/Manager, Clinical Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the successful delivery of projects that are in line with Ascentage Pharma’s portfolio strategy. The Sr. Manager/Manager, Clinical Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Organizing regular and ad hoc cross-functional meetings and maintaining shared program documents.
• Monitoring program progress against timelines, budget, and quality requirements of the projects.
• Facilitating effective, proactive, and open communications across the project team to achieve transparency and clarity of program goals, progress, and issues.
• Proactively engaging team members and stakeholders to effectively execute deliverables and enable sound decision-making.
• Identifying and communicating issues impacting team performance and project deliverables, escalating appropriately when needed.

Program Executions:

• Working collaboratively with program team members, key stakeholders, and functional area leaders to establish project scope, timeline, and required resources, as well as develop and maintain an integrated development plan.
• Assisting senior program manager to drive the program strategy by planning and tracking activities, such as drug supply and formulation development, preclinical work for indication expansion and patient selection strategies, supportive clinical pharmacology, and toxicology studies.
• Facilitating team’s objective setting, prioritization, and tracking to ensure adherence to the development strategy and operational plan.
• Ensuring that the project/program deliverables are achieved, issues identified, managed, and resolved.
• Developing and maintaining risk/issue registers, decisions, and action logs.

Manage organizational initiatives and external partnerships:

• Participating with various internal task forces, sub-teams or broader cross-functional organizational initiatives.
• Managing external partnerships with other Pharmaceutical/Biotech companies or academic institutions when needed.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• Senior Project Manager, Clinical Program Manager will require 3-5 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (or where relevant a biomedical research organization).
• Manager, Clinical Program Manager will require 1-3 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (or where relevant a biomedical research organization).
• Solid scientific background in Biology, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Good project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities and self-management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for negotiating timelines, and for effective international collaboration.
• Excellent verbal communication and expert in written communications.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willing to learn and take initiatives with flexibility.

Education:

• Minimal MS degree in chemistry, life sciences, and related field required. Ph.D. or Pharm D preferred.

Location:

The ideal candidate would reside in the Washington, DC, Maryland (including Baltimore), and Northern Virginia area; however, for the right candidate, this position can be remote.

Travel:

Travel for this role will be limited to 10%. If remote, a once quarterly home office visit (two days).

Compensation and Benefits: Ascentage Pharma offers an extremely competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus and an equity-based compensation component, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, two types: PPO (Preferred Provider Organization); H.S.A. (Healthcare Spending Account) and reimbursement accounts such as H.S.A. FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care too.
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD & LTD), Voluntary Accident Insurance, Even Identity Theft and Pet Insurance.
• 401K Retirement, with generous company match.
• A Liberal Paid Time Off Policy.
• Flexible Schedules for staff, EAP.
• Education Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement.
• LifeTime Fitness Membership.

Culture: At Ascentage Pharma we strive to create a culture based on personal and professional growth and opportunity focusing on these principles:

• Establishing a collaborative, energized and fun work environment where people are empowered and supported in the achievement of their career goals. Working at Ascentage allows you to balance your priorities.
• Creating a diverse and multi-disciplinary workforce where all levels within the organization are empowered to lead, best welcomes innovation and supports your career goals.
• Hiring dedicated, talented, and entrepreneurial people who are passionate about achieving excellence in all they do every day, with a commitment to science and to the patients we serve.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]