(Sr.) Project Manager – Orexin Research Programs
SUMMARY:
Centessa is seeking a (Sr.) Project Manager – Orexin Research Programs, that will leverage his/her project management and research experience to project manage the early-stage orexin assets.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with key research leads and other internal stakeholders to project manage a full set of activities associated with multiple research programs, and ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, scopes, and deliverables, along with execution per plan
- Lead the development of and continuously maintain detailed integrated program Gantt charts and relevant dashboards for each research asset and a consolidated research portfolio view, working closely with all cross-functional team members
- Support effective management of studies conducted by external scientific vendors (timelines, budgets, MSA/SOW documents, etc.) and integrate external scientific deliverables into project plans
- Manage team meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, presentation materials, and minutes that ensure follow up of action items
- Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers, and ensure teams proactively resolve issues in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated as appropriate
- Work with cross-functional teams and Finance to develop and update budgets, to track review and approval of research contracts, and manage program spend within approved budget
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/MS plus 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech research environment, including 3+ years as PM or equivalent is required.
- Proven expertise in project managing small molecule assets throughout early and late-stage research, including in vitro / in vivo pharmacology, DMPK, and toxicology studies and chemistry activities
- PhD or other advanced degree in Life Sciences or a related field, as well as recent experience in neuroscience research highly desired. CNS experience is required.
- Recent experience, and good understanding of lead generation and lead optimization principles, as well as Candidate Selection / IND milestone criteria, and ability to proactively identify scientific and timeline risks
- Highly motivated, proactive and organized self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance
- Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment (PMP certification is an advantage), and expert in project management software, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet
POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt, Remote Work with occasional travel
EEOC Statement: Centessa Pharmaceuticals believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Centessa Pharmaceuticals will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
What We Do
Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company with a Research & Development innovation engine that aims to discover, develop and ultimately deliver impactful medicines to patients. Our programs span discovery-stage to late-stage development and cover a range of high-value indications in rare diseases and immuno-oncology. We are led by a management team with extensive R&D experience, providing direct guidance to our program teams to rapidly advance our candidates from research through all stages of development. We are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts
