Senior Director, Program Management

Summary

Join Neumora, a biopharmaceutical company revolutionizing brain disease treatment, as a Senior Director, Program Management. Lead operational execution and cross-functional alignment for late-stage development programs. This strategic role requires strong CNS drug development experience and proven success in pivotal trials, regulatory interactions, and commercial readiness planning. You will partner with various teams to ensure efficient and financially sound development activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field required; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA) preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Biotech/Pharma drug development, with 5+ years in a project or program management role supporting late-stage programs
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, with hands-on experience supporting pivotal trials, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional development activities
• Proven ability to influence without authority, build trust across functions, and lead teams through ambiguity and change
• Demonstrated experience in budget ownership or financial oversight for cross-functional programs
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with senior leaders and managing complex, high-stakes projects
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) and strong presentation development skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and collaborative biotech environment
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project manager on the core-team for one or more late-stage clinical development program, ensuring integrated execution across clinical, regulatory, CMC, quality, commercial, medical affairs, and other key functions
• Drive the creation and execution of comprehensive program plans that incorporate timelines, key milestones, budgets, resourcing, and risks
• Own the development and day-to-day management of program budgets, including forecasting, tracking actuals, flagging variances, and partnering with finance and functional teams to ensure budget alignment and discipline
• Facilitate high-impact cross-functional meetings, enabling clear decision-making, timely communication, and accountability for deliverables
• Proactively identify challenges, dependencies, and risks—developing mitigation strategies and escalating where appropriate
• Partner with Program Leadership and core-team members to support regulatory submission readiness, including coordination of INDs, NDAs, and global health authority interactions
• Prepare concise and insightful updates and presentations for internal governance and senior leadership forums
• Champion a culture of ownership, urgency, and excellence within the program team and across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

CNS therapeutic area experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan: Neumora matches 50% of an employee’s eligible contribution, up to the first 6% of salary (up to 3% employer contribution)
• Company Equity (New Hire Awards, Annual Awards, ESPP)
• Accrued Vacation Days: 15 days per year
• Sick Days: 10 days per year
• Company Holidays: 13 days plus summer recharge week in July and winter shutdown in December
• Leave of Absence: Paid Medical Leave, Paid New Parent Bonding Leave, Paid Family Leave, paid short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary year-end bonus