Project Manager

About the job About This Role This person is a hands-on leader with responsibility for advancing the execution of significant elements of program strategy and cross-functional execution for the Diranersen program. Strong performance in this role enables the Diranersen PDC Lead to focus on enterprise strategy, external engagement, and key inflection-point decisions. This role requires a talented individual with experience integrating cross-functional perspectives into program priorities, decisions, and execution. The individual will work closely with a diverse set of cross-functional partners across the company and provide leadership within the cross-functional PDC team as we prepare for Phase 3 Protocol development. What You ll Do Partner with the PDC Lead to translate asset strategy into an actionable, integrated program plan and ensure alignment across clinical, regulatory, medical, access, and commercial functions. Drive scenario planning and trade-off analyses to support key strategic decisions, and integrate the external landscape, including competition, regulatory evolution, and advocacy insights, into program planning. Lead coordination across core functions including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical and Patient Engagement, Market Access and Commercial, and CClient/Supply to ensure clear accountability, alignment, and delivery aProductst key milestones. Lead the preparation of the DASP (Disease Area Strategy Plan) as well as the communications team, including key external milestones, PR and earnings preparation, and internal communications. Provide oversight of device integration to ensure these critical workstreams are fully connected to the overall asset strategy and execution. Proactively identify and resolve cross-functional gaps or misalignments to maintain program momentum. Own the integrated development and operating plan, including timelines, critical path, milestones, deliverables, and resource and budget assumptions, ensuring all cross-functional workstreams are fully integrated into the overall asset plan. Track performance and drive on-time, high-quality execution while leading risk management through identification, mitigation, and escalation of key program risks. Lead program governance in close partnership with the PDC Lead, including preparation and orchestration of PDC and sub-team forums, structuring decision frameworks, and ensuring clarity on decision versus information topics. Maintain decision logs, action tracking, and governance discipline, and ensure transparent, fact-based escalation of key risks and decisions. Operate as a central connector across a complex, global matrix and influence senior stakeholders across R&D and Commercial without direct authority. Foster a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team environment, and promote clarity of roles, decision rights, and ways of working. Embed patient-centric thinking into program planning and execution by integrating insights from patient advocacy groups, key opinion leaders, and clinical experts. Ensure the program reflects the urgent unmet need in Alzheimer s Disease and remains externally informed throughout development. Qualifications 10 years experience in drug development and commercialization with exceptional business acumen and executive, general management perspective. Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, problem-solving mindset. Ability to rapidly identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and influence & motivate cross-functional teams. Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels. Experience establishing and managing highly effective external collaborations, including familiarity with contractual, financial and compliance considerations. Very Strong project leadership (scoping project goals, stakeholder planning, etc.) and project management skills required. Prior experience working within a Product Development & Commercialization organization, Global Medicines Development, or cross-functional R&D/commercial team is preferred; Neuroscience and launch preparation experience are a plus. Job Level: Management Why ***? We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At ***, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. [a to learn more about our DE&I effortsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.