Director, Program Managment

2 days ago

Boston, United States AVEO Oncology Full time

Position: Director-level Program Management

Department: Program Management

Reports to: Manoj Patel

Location: Boston (on-site)





We are looking for an experienced Director of Program Management in support of Aveo’s growing oncology pipeline. This individual will report directly to the Vice President of Program Management. The Director, Program Management will have both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management experience that includes knowledge of the drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions including research, clinical manufacturing, regulatory and external partners. This individual will also have demonstrated success in managing programs using best in class methodologies and software combining strong foundational knowledge of various segments of the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and analytical capabilities, refined communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.


Key Responsibilities include:

Ownership of the program plans and finances.

Apply best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects, and to interact with all program stakeholders including pre-clinical and clinical development, business, manufacturing and regulatory departments to ensure alignment on program goals, timelines, and resources required.

Provide program management expertise for project managers and multiple projects that may include external co-development partnerships.

Ensure that cross-functional core team(s) are aligned on goals and timelines to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule.

Work cohesively with various disciplines to leverage functional expertise within R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, etc., and establishes integrated project plans and objectives.

Bridge the gap between strategy and tactical execution at the project level. This position requires knowledge and experience in effectively managing project risks, diverse disciplines, cultures, locations, personalities, communication styles, conflicting priorities and/or requirements.

Identify and leverage inter-dependencies in short-, mid-, and long-term program plans and advise teams on areas of risk or possibilities to accelerate development.

Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve processes and outcomes.

Create and manages the integration of project schedules and budgets.

Resolve resource allocation issues, conflicts, and priorities to ensure the project is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.

  • Measure progress, communicates, and escalates proactively impact of changes (e.g. scope, cross functional resources, timelines, costs, etc.) to key stakeholders.
  • Ensure that the acceptance criteria for system/product level integration are completely aligned with the design and project management requirements for integration. Facilitate team process needed to meet requirements to demonstrate system/product level integration readiness.
  • Ensure the timely collaboration and coordination of design requirements, cross functional resourcing, and scheduling between projects, sites, and platforms.
  • Deliver presentations at communication and governance meetings utilizing project dashboards, and messaging.
  • Contribute to the functional excellence of project management by participation in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and tools related to program and portfolio management practices.
  • Perform other duties & projects as assigned


Capabilities/Quality

  • Continuously enhances personal understanding and application of program management tools and methodologies in the pharmaceutical industry and other industries
  • Participates in process improvement initiatives and brings in external perspective and industry standard practices
  • Performs project and program level data analyses and reporting, as needed
  • Conducts periodic health checks to ensure quality of project planning and control.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical R&D or related industry experience
  • Basic knowledge of multi-disciplinary bio/pharmaceutical drug development required
  • Exceptional computer proficiency – advanced knowledge of and experience with MS-Office applications (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheets and Project)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Oncology project management experience a plus
  • Experience with biologic drug development and biologic manufacturing processes a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and EQ
  • Undergraduate degree / advanced degree in life science or business
  • Direct experience in bio/pharmaceutical program planning
  • PMP certification
  • Strong experience with Planisware and/or MS Project
  • Background in risk, budget, and resource management
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and stakeholders with competing priorities.










AVEO Oncology (“AVEO”) is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to providing innovative solutions to improve cancer patients lives. On January 20, 2023, AVEO was acquired by LG Chem, Ltd. (“LG Chem”), establishing a U.S. commercial presence for LG Chem and expanding LG Chem’s global oncology portfolio. AVEO continues to commercialize FOTIVDA® (tivozanib) in the U.S. To learn more about FOTIVDA efficacy, safety, and relevant resources, visit FOTIVDAHCP.com.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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