What you’ll do
A dynamic leadership role overseeing strategic program management within a biotechnology organization. The Director, Program Manager will coordinate research, development, and manufacturing activities for Sana’s hypoimmune stem cell-derived islet program, while aligning program execution with corporate goals. You will report to the VP, Research Program Lead- Islet Program.
What we’re looking for
- Lead complex, cross-functional Sana programs from preclinical through clinical development
- Develop comprehensive program strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives across Sana
- Represent program team position when it comes to resource allocation, budgeting, and financial management
- Continue to evolve governance frameworks, program team structure, and decision-making processes across research and development
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including research partners, development team and CMC partners
- Create and maintain interactive dashboards to monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies in real time.
- Lead through the matrix by providing mentorship and professional development to others
What you should know
- Advanced degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology program management
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-disciplinary research programs
- Strong understanding of drug/therapy development lifecycle and regulatory pathways
- Experience managing research and development budgets
- Exceptional leadership abilities with proven team success
- Superior communication skills with ability to translate complex scientific concepts
- Deep knowledge of biotechnology research methodologies and development processes
- Proficiency in program management methodologies and tools
- Experience with regulatory affairs and compliance in biotechnology
- Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities
What will separate you from the crowd
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information
- Excellence in stakeholder management and alignment
What you should know
- The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $200,000 and $240,000 annually ; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
How we work together for patients
- Lead from every seat – we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations
- Thrive as a team – we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity
- Make it happen – we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution
Get to know us
At Sana, we believe that a diverse workforce strengthens us as a company and helps us to achieve our mission to meaningfully change the outcome of many human diseases. This belief is a pillar of our business and is critical to our success. Our goal is that Sana is the place for talented people to bring their authentic selves to work, to have a great career and to deeply, positively impact patients.
Core to our values, we believe there is nothing more important than the health and wellness of you and your family. For benefit eligible employees, we cover 100% of the cost for employee health coverage and offer generous time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave), short- and long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance protection, financial wellness programs including financial planning resources, a 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter subsidy and a variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually. For more details on our benefits, visit Sana’s Benefits Portal.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, medical condition (cancer or a record or history of cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, veteran status, political ideology, social class (including caste/caste identity), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions described above.
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