Program Manager (Preclinical)

Location: Princeton, NJ or Los Angeles, CA (currently hybrid) – must work 3 days per week from office Title: Program Manager Reports To: Director, Program Management Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000. Exact compensation will vary based on experience Other: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a prerequisite for employment at CHDI Management About CHDI Foundation CHDI Foundation, Inc. is a privately funded nonprofit biomedical research organization dedicated to developing therapeutics that substantially improve the lives of those affected by Huntington’s disease (HD). We partner with more than 700 researchers worldwide to accelerate the translation of novel therapies from discovery to clinical evaluation. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Program Manager to support preclinical teams in the preclinical Program Management Office. The role requires strong experience in coordinating translational and preclinical studies, working closely with Ph.D. level scientists, and ensuring projects meet contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements. Job Responsibilities Work with CHDI Science Directors to understand project goals and deliverables, enabling the execution of legal contracts with collaborators, including fee‑for‑service, academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology partners. Collaborate with CHDI’s finance and legal officers to execute contracts in compliance with Foundation policies. Work with scientists and the financial officer to evaluate and optimize proposed budgets for new projects. Use existing tracking tools to monitor the progress of executed contracts in accordance with the terms specified in each contract. Identify and communicate potential issues and delays to scientists, the legal department, and the financial officer in a timely manner and propose solutions to remedy the issues promptly. Liaise with collaborative counterparts to ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with corresponding contracts and that deliverables are delivered on time and per allocated funds. Work with materials/data repository managers to ensure that materials/data are available prior to contract execution and that materials/data generated by collaborators are properly registered, tracked, and deposited in CHDI’s databases. Participate and host internal and external meetings as needed, prepare meeting minutes, follow up on action items, and act in an advisory role on operations, finances, and legal issues. Ensure all post‑execution contract management requirements—invoice processing, audit reports, material shipments, amendments, and contract close‑outs—are completed. Review periodic invoices, ensuring they align with financial terms of corresponding contracts and CHDI policy, flag discrepancies, and resolve issues with collaborators and the financial officer to meet monthly timelines. Review academic financial audit reports and reconcile any discrepancies, working with principal investigators and grant analysts to resolve budgetary issues. File scientific reports and project management documents in CHDI’s document management system and distribute internally to relevant individuals. Prepare and summarize contract budgetary information to support annual fiscal year forecasting. Track team goals, strategies, and objectives in existing tracking tools, ensuring updates to project status and resources. Participate in monthly Program Managers’ team meetings, hosting selected meetings as scheduled. Propose tools and strategies to streamline and optimize tracking of studies and expenditures whenever possible. Job Requirements Bachelors or Masters degree in life sciences or chemical sciences. Contract management experience and hands‑on experience coordinating studies with collaborating sites. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Experience in licensing, technology transfer, and alliance management in industry or academia is a plus. Self‑motivated and resourceful with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Superior written and oral communication skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHDI Foundation