The mission of the Program Manager is to advance AGTC’s discovery and pre-clinical programs to later development phases by constructing and managing integrated work plans, by leading cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) to execute program work and generate deliverables, and by applying project and program management standards and best practices to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Reporting Relationship This position reports directly to the Director Program Management or designee Duties and Responsibilities Manage early phase gene therapy development programs and component projects in a coordinated manner consistent with program and project management standards Plan, implement, and monitor program schedules and budgets that integrate the activities required to advance assigned programs through successive stages of development Continuously optimize plans based on the outcomes of program activities Lead cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) to execute development plans and generate program deliverables Schedule PDT and program meetings, generate and distribute minutes and agendas, assign action items, and track action item fulfillment Collaborate with internal stakeholders (AGTC departments and functional groups) and external stakeholders (vendors, sponsored research investigators, partners) to identify and meet program requirements Work with subject matter experts and technical leads to define statements of work for research and service agreements Form and lead joint project teams for partnered programs with AGTC Alliance Manager Serve as the primary point of contact for external project and program managers and establish plans for reporting and communication Apply project management best practices in the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closing of projects within the development program Lead Risk Management activities for assigned programs, including risk reviews to document risks to program objectives and baselines, and plan responses Conduct Lessons Learned reviews to facilitate continuous improvement and ensure lessons are appropriately utilized in future programs or development stages Prepare and present program status reports, briefings, and presentations internally and externally Other duties as assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred Additional Qualifications Project Management I: two (2) years of drug development or life sciences experience preferred Project Management II: three (3) years of drug development or life sciences experience preferred Project Management III: five (5) years of drug development or life sciences experience preferred Previous project or program management experience highly preferred Biopharmaceutical or gene therapy product development experience preferred Ability to learn and apply PMBOK® concepts, tools, and techniques Experience with activity and deliverable planning and scheduling Knowledge of GLP, GMP, GCP regulations and requirements preferred Excellent teamwork and ability to lead and motivate project teams Great attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with site personnel, peers, and management Solid time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results within set timelines PMP certification required upon satisfaction of eligibility requirements Physical Requirements Physical demands: (check one) ☒ sedentary ( ☐ light work ( ☐ medium work ( ☐ heavy work ( ☐ very heavy work (> 100 lbs.) Physical activity: (check all that apply) ☐repetitive motion ☐ balancing ☐stooping ☐lifting ☐climbing ☐kneeling/crouching ☐crawling ☐reaching ☒standing ☒ typing/grasping ☒walking ☐pushing/pulling ☒hearing Visual acuity: reading, writing, preparing and analyzing data Working conditions: indoor office environment and some travel required Supervisor Responsibilities This position does not require previous supervisory experience.