Flagship Pioneering · 5 hours ago
Pioneering Medicines: Associate Director, Program Management Operations
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expFlagship Pioneering is dedicated to developing life-changing treatments for patients through its innovative platforms. The Associate Director, Program Management Operations will establish and sustain the program management infrastructure to enable effective execution across the R&D portfolio, partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional leaders to ensure programs are consistently planned and reported.
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Responsibilities
Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose standards for integrated program planning, milestone and dependency management, risk and issue management, and program reporting across discovery through early clinical development
Define clear expectations for how programs are planned, governed, tracked, and communicated, balancing consistency with flexibility based on program stage and complexity
Act as an operational partner to Program Managers, enabling focus on asset execution through guidance, training, onboarding, and hands-on support
Support onboarding of new Program Managers and cross-functional contributors into the Program Management operating model and systems
Continuously improve the Program Management operating model based on execution experience, portfolio needs, and feedback from program teams
Implement and maintain program management processes, tools, and systems that support planning, tracking, and reporting
Partner with IT to maintain a secure, intuitive SharePoint-based environment for program documentation, Program Management guidance, and governance materials
Develop and maintain concise, leadership-ready dashboards that provide a trusted, single source of truth for program and function-level reporting
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability of program data across reporting and governance forums
Ensure governance forums are prepared with clear, decision-focused materials and documented outcomes
Track governance decisions, risks, and action items, ensuring timely follow-through and escalation as needed
Identify and implement improvements to PM processes, tools, and reporting, including data- and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate
Partner with Pioneering Intelligence and IT to pilot efficiency-enhancing approaches that reduce manual effort and improve decision readiness
Promote a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement within Program Management
Develop approaches that can be shared and replicated across the Flagship ecosystem, building a modular, repeatable and consistent approach to Program Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in program management, PMO operations, or R&D operations within biotech or pharmaceutical development
Strong working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process
Demonstrated experience establishing and operating PM processes, governance, and reporting across multiple programs
Proven ability to influence and drive adoption of standards in a matrixed organization
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or similar)
Strong analytical and communication skills, including preparation of executive-ready materials
Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
advanced degree and/or PMP certification
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Annual incentive program
Retirement benefits
A broad range of other benefits
Company
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Noubar Afeyan
Founder and CEO
Chuck Carelli
Chief Financial Officer
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