Mountain View, CA | Full time
Position Summary
The Sr. Manager / Manager, Project Management is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing and leading the Project Management function at AbTherx. This individual, reporting to the CEO, will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the successful planning and execution of our research programs and licensing agreements.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can translate research and licensing strategies into integrated, actionable project plans and agreements. They will be responsible for implementing best-in-class project management methodologies, fostering a culture of accountability, and providing clear visibility on program progress, risks, and resource needs to the research, business, and finance teams.
About AbTherx
AbTherx is advancing medicine with revolutionary technologies that accelerate and enable therapeutic antibody discovery. Through an exclusive partnership with Gilead Sciences, AbTherx has released Atlas™ Mice, a suite of novel transgenic technologies designed for unmatched performance and FTO. For over 20 years, AbTherx’s passionate, innovative, and collaborative team has pushed the boundaries of antibody discovery technologies, leading to over 1,000 successful antibody discovery campaigns and 13 marketed therapeutics. AbTherx’s industry-leading team creates transformative solutions to overcome the most demanding challenges in delivering innovative medicines. Committed to making its technologies accessible to all, AbTherx offers flexible partnering models that meet the needs of drug developers of all sizes.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution and Oversight
- Manage and report timelines, resources, communication, and budget for all research programs, including internal antibody discovery, partnered antibody discovery, generation of new transgenic mouse models, other technology development, and mouse orders
- Manage and report timelines, resources, communication, and budget for all agreements, including licenses, NDAs, MSAs, MTAs, and SOWs
- Support research and business organizations to develop research program proposals, agreements, and project updates
- Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively monitor issues to ensure timely resolution
- Consult with research, finance, and business organizations to ensure all research programs and agreements are managed efficiently
Communication and Reporting
- Manage internal and external meeting scheduling, preparation, and post-meeting activities while consulting appropriate stakeholders, including meeting administration, dissemination of minutes/actions from meetings, and necessary follow-up
- Build and maintain Gantt charts, and monitor project progress against the plan, identifying deviations and providing regular updates to external and internal stakeholders through clear and concise reports
- Develop and maintain high-level program dashboards and reports, clearly communicating progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, and issues
PMO Development and Management
- Develop and implement strategies around efficient project and agreement management across the organization
- Implement and manage project management software and tools to ensure efficient tracking and reporting
- Develop and document key activities the business wants to monitor closely (e.g., license agreement tracker, mouse supply and shipping tracker, project costing and resource tracker)
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in Life Sciences
- >7 years of experience in project management in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, preferably with experience in alliance management
- A strong understanding of protein engineering principles, antibody discovery, and molecular biology is desirable
- Experience in resource expenditure tracking and management
- Proficiency with project management processes, tools, and methodology to manage project timelines and resources
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners
- Ability to summarize complex information into simple concepts for broad communication to project and management teams
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Smartsheet
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Training or Certification is a plus
- Knowledge of continuous improvement (Lean or Six Sigma), including performance management, visual performance boards, and problem-solving techniques, is desirable
Why Join AbTherx?
At AbTherx, we’re driven to create new medicines that improve human health. We are passionate about our platform’s ability to positively impact the future of medicine and recognize the vital role our team plays in shaping our science and culture.
We support our employees by providing a competitive total compensation package, including stock options, an annual performance bonus incentive program, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, two one-week company shutdowns each year in the summer and winter, and opportunities for professional development. We regularly hold company-wide meetings to foster open communication and a supportive community.
Join us in our dynamic startup environment where you’ll partner with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and abilities, people who contribute to all aspects of what makes our platform powerful—from technology development to drug discovery to business operations, and so much more.
AbTherx is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
Primary Work Location
Mountain View, CA
Apply for this job by emailing your resume to info@abtherx.com.
