Remote Lead Program Manager

Summary

Join Amylyx as a Lead of Program Management to support clinical stage programs and manage cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• MS or BS Degree in a Scientific or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug development with at least 4 years in a project/program management role
• Experience with clinical development phases is mandatory
• Must have previous experience (at least 2 years) working in a biotech or small pharma
• Expertise in project management and supporting cross-functional teams with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Sharepoint or similar)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Extremely well-organized with the ability to manage multiple programs with highly detailed workflows
• Self-motivated with expertise in both planning and implementation
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining complex program plans that include scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, key Go/No-Go decision points, resources and budgets
• Managing multiple cross-functional teams and meetings including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and actions
• Ensuring effective and timely communication to team members and senior leadership regarding program status, key milestones, identified risks and resource allocation. Includes generating monthly program reports/dashboards as well as assisting with portfolio level documents
• Assisting with identification of strategic or operational issues impacting plan execution and working with the team to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Proactively identify, articulate, escalate and manage program risks; collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend constructive solutions
• Supporting the development and application of Project Management tools, templates, and best practices