Director, Project Management

Job Title: Director, Project Management             

Location: Alachua, FL

Role type:  Full time

Reporting to: SVP, Business Operations

As a Director of Project Management at Ascend, you will play a crucial role in client facing project management. Working closely with cross functional drug development team, you will drive the client based projects forward and ensure project deliverables are completed on time and on schedule. We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about the future of science. If you are eager to contribute to our vision and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

About Ascend:

Ascend is pioneering the future of healthcare through relentless innovation, our forward-thinking company is on a mission to manufacture safe, efficacious, and scalable gene therapies. Our vision is to set a new standard for gene therapy manufacturing through continuous scientific and process innovation. Our teams, rooted in biopharma, possess regulatory knowledge and prioritize the quality and potency of manufacturing high-class products.

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of experts and breakthrough start-ups in the gene and cell therapy field. With a startup mindset and a track record of rapid growth, we aim to exceed boundaries and achieve continued success. Join us to pursue your passion and make a difference in the industry where there are no limits to what we can achieve.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the US PM group as a role model and mentor
• Establish best PM practices and tools that impact the company culture and performance
• Create culture of high performing teams with clear accountabilities, robust scientific debate and respectful interactions that foster trust.
• Lead site projects including tracking of deliverables, development of timelines, and run effective project meetings
• Build relationships in the organization that foster collaboration, teamwork and achieving company objectives
• Lead cross-functional programs and project meetings
• Build fully integrated timelines capturing all activities and resources needed to deliver individual program and corporate goals.
• Monitor program progress and identify risks and opportunities to timeline, budget, or scope.
• Identify clear program objectives, success criteria and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Drive program teams towards the delivery of project milestones on time, on budget, and within scope through utilization of project management tools.
• Work with finance and teams on monthly billables and forecasts
• Represent the team at decision meetings, company presentations and interactions with external parties such as Health Authorities or partners.

Requirements

• Advanced science degree preferred
• 10 years biotechnology or pharma experience, with at least 5 years specifically in program leadership/ management
• Experience in leading cross functional teams through early clinical studies (Phase I/II)
• Motivated individuals who want to roll up their sleeves and apply drug development knowledge and experience to develop gene-editing therapies
• Looking for individuals who embrace taking accountability for team dynamics, planning and deliverables

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and additional insurances.
• 20 days PTO
• 5 days Sick leave
• 6 weeks Parental Leave

Company Values:

Aim Higher – Our motto and values.

• Quality by integrity - We set high standards, putting quality and evidence first to seek the best solutions.
• Adaptability is in our DNA - We are forward-thinking problem solvers, driven by the developing science and to deliver the best medicines.
• Serving patients by serving our partners - We can depend on each other, and on the organisation, to deliver goals and services.

To embark on this journey, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, and interest in this role. We at Ascend embrace diversity and do not tolerate discrimination. We enthusiastically anticipate receiving all applications from individuals who align with our vision., While we appreciate all submissions, we'll reach out only to those selected for an interview. Join us as we shape the future together with boundless excitement and limitless possibilities! Thank you for considering joining our team at Ascend.