AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.

• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.

• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Program Management plays an integral role in advancing AskBio’s gene therapy products through clinical development. They will provide comprehensive program management and operational support for the Integrated Product Team (IPT), including creation and maintenance of integrated, end-to-end development plans and timelines. This role partners with the IPT Lead to ensure the program team has clear direction and alignment to execute critical activities ranging from pre-clinical (IND-enabling) studies up through BLA submission (e.g., CMC, regulatory, clinical, medical).

Job Responsibilities

• In partnership with the IPT Lead, define scope, objectives, and deliverables for product candidates in stages of clinical development

• Create and maintain integrated development plans that accurately capture timelines, decision points (i.e., stage gates), resource needs, and budget for multiple clinical programs

• Track and coordinate critical activities required to advance programs into early-stage and/or registrational clinical studies

• Provide general operational support to the IPT, including risk identification/mitigation, problem-solving, communication, and contingency planning

• In partnership with IPT lead, ensure the team is prepared for stage-gates and governance interactions, including content development, stakeholder management, and pre-reads

• Deliver timely updates to key functional stakeholders, leadership, and governance boards covering program status, risks/mitigation, scope changes, etc.

• Document IPT meeting minutes, key decisions, risks/issues, and action items

• Ensure the team communicates effectively and collaboratively, implementing team building techniques where needed to establish and maintain a high-performing teams

• Facilitate creation of program budgets, resource models and long-range plans

• Define resource needs (FTEs and financial) for each stage of development

• Ensure all critical program documentation is organized, accessible, and archived

• In partnership with the PM Center of Excellence, develop, implement, and champion PM best practices, processes, and strategies within the IPT and supporting functions

• Assist with implementation of stage-gates and IPT operating model, including education to the organizations through functional team sessions and meetings with stakeholders/teams

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or life science discipline

• 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

• 4+ years of project/program management experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and experience levels, including executive management

• Experience in planning and/or managing cross-functional aspects of biopharmaceutical product development, including translational and clinical studies

• Experience with SmartSheets and/or other project planning/management software

• Ability to mentor, lead, and/or influence partners in a matrixed environment

• Previous exposure to budgeting and resource management processes

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or Doctorate) in a technical or life science discipline

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent certification

• Prior experience with developing advanced therapies (e.g., cell or gene therapy)

• Experience working on/with global teams

• Understands and interprets technical data related to biopharmaceutical product development

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

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