Associate Director /Sr. Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

This role serves as a Senior Program Manager – Clinical Project Management responsible for supporting the planning and execution of early-stage clinical programs within a growing biotech pipeline. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficient trial execution while helping to evolve program management tools, processes, and ways of working. This position is ideal for a motivated project manager with a strong foundation in clinical development who wants to expand their scope, take on increasing responsibility, and grow within program management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of clinical trial activities across cross-functional teams.
• Lead the day-to-day coordination of one or more clinical studies to ensure timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update project plans, timelines, dashboards, and trackers to provide clear visibility into study progress.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies across programs and propose solutions to support proactive decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing decisions and action items, and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure effective use of collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, to support information sharing and version control.
• Contribute to building and scaling program management capabilities, including frameworks, templates, and best practices.
• Identify and implement improvements to tools, processes, and team communication to enhance efficiency and alignment.
• Bring forward innovative ideas to increase transparency, streamline workflows, and optimize clinical trial execution.
• Take on diverse responsibilities and operate flexibly, wearing multiple hats as needed in a lean, collaborative environment.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in clinical research, drug development, or project coordination within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong foundation in clinical development and clinical trial operations, particularly in early-stage clinical programs.
• Proven program and project management skills, including planning, organizing, and tracking complex clinical activities.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools, such as SharePoint, for organizing and sharing study information.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. in a life sciences discipline is preferred, such as Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Exposure to early-stage clinical development, including Phase I studies, is preferred.
• Interest in contributing to the development and scaling of program management capabilities within a growing organization.
• Comfort operating in a lean environment where responsibilities may evolve and expand over time.
• Enthusiasm for working on programs that include upcoming Phase I and potential Phase III studies, with opportunities for long-term engagement and contract extension.

Work Environment

The position follows a hybrid model, with on-site presence required approximately 1–2 days per week and the remainder of the time spent working remotely.

This is a Contract position based out of Wayne, PA.

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Wayne,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

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