Product Development Manager

Job Description

About Granata Bio. Granata Bio was founded in 2018 with a mission to create access for fertility patients by introducing new therapeutic solutions. We've built a robust pipeline of multi-stage assets from early stage to commercialization, supported by two recent funding rounds that reflect strong investor confidence in our vision and mission. We execute with authenticity, efficiency, and courage - everyone here drives from strategy to execution and owns their outcomes. Our talented and motivated team works relentlessly to transform the IVF medication landscape and bring new medications to market to help people grow their families.    

About the Role. The Product Development Manager (PDM) at Granata Bio owns the integrated planning and execution of one or more assigned drug development programs. Reporting to Stephanie Moebius, this cross-functional role brings together Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Nonclinical, Quality, Commercial, Finance, and external partners to translate program strategy into clear plans, timelines, budgets, decisions, and accountabilities. The PDM leads day-to-day governance, manages risks and dependencies, and drives program execution across functions. The ideal candidate combines drug development program management experience with sound judgment, clear communication, and a practical, hands-on approach. Success requires the ability to own programs end to end, surface trade-offs early, and drive aligned execution in a fast-paced startup environment. 

Responsibilities  

Integrated Program Planning & Execution  

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• Own integrated development plans for one or more assigned programs, translating approved clinical, regulatory, CMC, nonclinical, quality, and commercial strategies into executable workplans. 
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• Maintain detailed timelines, milestones, budgets, dependencies, decision points, and status reporting. 
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• Lead day-to-day program execution and ensure functional owners understand deliverables, timing, and interdependencies. 
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• Monitor progress against development goals and adjust plans as priorities or program needs evolve. 
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Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance  

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• Lead cross-functional program team meetings and governance forums; set agendas, facilitate decisions, and ensure actions are completed. 
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• Build alignment across functions, resolve execution issues within the role’s authority, and escalate cross-program or high-stakes matters. 
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• Prepare concise program updates and recommendations for leadership. 
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Risk, Budget & Decision Management  

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• Own program risk, issue, decision, and action logs and ensure mitigation plans have clear owners and timelines. 
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• Identify program trade-offs, develop practical recommendations, and drive follow-through on agreed decisions. 
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• Track program spend and manage forecast in partnership with Finance and functional owners; identify and escalate variances early. 
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Vendor & External Partner Management  

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• Provide day-to-day oversight of external partners, coordinating scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and changes in resourcing as program needs evolve. 
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• Monitor vendor performance for quality, compliance, timeline, and budget adherence and drive resolution of execution issues. 
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Regulatory Submission Planning & Operational Coordination  

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• Manage integrated submission timelines for assigned programs, including dependencies and milestones, . 
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• Coordinate cross-functional inputs in partnership with Regulatory, which owns regulatory strategy, submission content, and authoring. 
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Qualifications   

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree a plus. 
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• 5+ years of experience in clinical-stage project or program management or related role in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences. 
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• Demonstrated ability to own integrated plans, lead cross-functional teams, and drive programs from planning through execution. 
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• Working knowledge of clinical trial operations, regulatory pathways, CMC, nonclinical, and quality activities within drug development. 
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• Experience with vendor oversight, budget ownership, forecasting, and variance management; risk management, program governance, and project management tools. 
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• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear plans and recommendations. 
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• Excellent written and verbal communication, meeting facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills. 
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• Proactive, collaborative, hands-on working style and comfort operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment. 
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• Interest or experience in women’s health, fertility, or reproductive medicine is a plus. 
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Benefits  

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• Competitive salary 
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• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
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• Flexible work schedule and remote work options 
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• PTO and paid holidays 
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• Opportunity to play a critical role in the growth and success of a cutting-edge biotech company 
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