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Director, Program Management

Director, Program Management

Newleos TherapeuticsBoston, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : The Company :

Newleos Therapeutics is a clinical stage neuroscience company co-founded by Longwood Fund and seasoned leaders in CNS drug development. Newleos clinical-stage pipeline was in-licensed from Roche and includes multiple oral small molecules targeting novel mechanisms across a broad range of indications, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, substance use disorders, and cognitive impairment.

Position Overview :

The Director, Program Management (PM) will be responsible for cross-functional execution of 1-2 clinical stage development programs. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, proactive hands-on program manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-pace, team-oriented and collaborative environment. The candidate will have clinical drug development experience and drive operational advancement of the programs working closely with the Program Leader and functional areas. The candidate will play a key role in day-to-day operations and will manage program team meetings.

This position is based in Bostons Back Bay, reports to the VP, Program Management, and supports a weekly hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead cross-functional program meetings : setting agendas, managing invites, distributing accurate and timely meeting minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items in collaboration with the Program Lead
  • Develop and manage integrated program plans and timelines : Incorporate input from all critical functions (Clinical Development / Science, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Toxicology, Regulatory, CMC, QA, Corporate Strategy, Legal) to define program goals, milestones, deliverables, critical path activities, risks, and assumptions.
  • Act as a key liaison at internal sub-team meetings and external partner / vendor meetings (e.g., CDMOs, CROs) to ensure alignment with program objectives and timelines. Proactively manage and escalate risks or issues.
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration by building relationships with team members and ensuring smooth day-to-day program execution.
  • Identify, track, and resolve program-level issues, collaborating with stakeholders to drive resolution and maintain momentum.
  • Provide program management support for clinical development plans and long-range planning, including budgeting and resourcing, as needed.
  • Create and maintain tracking tools such as dashboards, timelines, and risk logs to ensure program transparency and alignment.
  • Support the Head of Program Management in developing and refining program management processes, best practices, and tools to support organizational growth and scalability.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree required; advanced degree and / or life sciences background strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in program management, leading cross-functional teams across the drug development lifecycle. Functional experience (e.g., clinical, regulatory) is a plus.
  • Proven experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, with a deep understanding of drug development from preclinical through commercialization.
  • CNS (Central Nervous System) therapeutic area experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and facilitate cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong understanding of traditional program / project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to synthesize complex information.
  • High attention to detail, combined with the ability to maintain a big-picture view and align program strategy with execution.
  • Experience in start-up or small biotech environments preferred; must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, lean, and evolving setting.
  • Alliance management experience preferred.
  • Proficient with tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint (including Think Cell), Smartsheet, and SharePoint.

    • Newleos Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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