Associate Director, Program Management

DescriptionAt Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.Reporting to the Program Lead for the TED portfolio, the Associate Director, Program Management will support the coordination and planning of programs of meaningful scope and strategic importance. In this role, the Program Manager will partner with the Program Lead and cross-functional teams to support timely decision-making, efficient execution, prioritization, risk management, and delivery of key program milestones. Communication of progress, development and maintenance of timelines, identification of risks and dependencies, and escalation of challenges to appropriate stakeholders are key components of success.The ideal candidate will be innovative, highly organized, and motivated, with a strong foundation in program management and prior experience in drug development. The candidate has demonstrated ability to support and coordinate cross-functional program teams, drive execution of key deliverables, and contribute to effective planning, communication, and risk management. The candidate will be a collaborative team player with well-developed skills for gaining the cooperation of others and ensuring clear communication among team members.This role may be based in our Waltham, MA headquarters, our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):Drive cross-functional integrated program planning and execution for Viridian’s TED programs in partnership with the Program Lead, including mapping activities that support trial execution across phases of development using appropriate program management toolsMaintains frequent communication with cross-functional program team members and internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of program status, issues, contingencies, dependencies, and milestonesOwns and maintains the cross-functional integrated program timeline for early stage TED programsPrepares program status summaries, dashboards, timeline updates, and risk assessments for review with the Program Lead, program team, and periodic stakeholder forumsPartners with team members, in alignment with corporate objectives, to support definition of program objectives, key milestones, scope, risks, assumptions, and dependenciesFacilitates team meetings including tracking agenda topics and preparing meeting decks, and ensures clear actions, decisions, owners, and due dates are documented, communicated, and followed through to support timeline adherenceBuilds strong working relationships across departments and with key stakeholders to support transparency, collaboration, and effective communicationContributes to the Program Governance model and supports adoption of program management practices, tools, and principles within ViridianRequirementsBA/BS in life sciences or equivalent with scientific knowledge or experience and typically 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/drug development program management or related cross-functional project managementMust be an innovative, driven, highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple activities and interact effectively with team members, functional stakeholders, and managementStrong knowledge of project management methodology, including experience developing dashboards, timelines, risk management tools, action trackers, and contingency plansIntermediate to advanced computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and related collaboration toolsExperience supporting research and development budgets for novel therapeutics, including tracking assumptions, change drivers, and variances in collaboration with Finance and functional stakeholdersStrong communication skills, both verbal and written and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teamsExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and coordinate in a matrixed organizational structure, manage time effectively, organize work, and prioritize competing deliverablesWilling and able to learn new skills to meet changing needs of the organizationAbility to travel 5-10%The salary range for this position is commensurate with experienceViridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive pay and stock options for all employeesMedical, dental, and vision insurance100% Paid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability coverageLife, Travel and AD&D401(k) Company Match with immediate company vestEmployee Stock Purchase planGenerous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdownsVarious fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programsViridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.Employee Type: FT Exempt