Director Project Management - Kennedy Bond : Job Details

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We are seeking a Director of Project Management to lead the end-to-end execution of competitive development programs, including key assets for our client. You will be central to aligning timelines, deliverables, and strategic priorities across cross-functional teams, while supporting senior leadership with transparency, agility, and confidence. This is a pre-clinical and early stage focused position.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Drive the planning and seamless execution of high-priority programs from discovery through early development
• Lead cross-functional coordination and ensure clarity on deliverables, milestones, risks, and interdependencies
• Build and manage project timelines, facilitate team meetings, and ensure actions and decisions are clearly documented and followed up
• Support internal communication and awareness across key stakeholder groups
• Contribute to Competitive strategy workshops and help shape best practices in project management
• Maintain awareness of broader company initiatives including clinical development, regulatory, and manufacturing programs relevant to Competitive efforts
• Surface challenges and propose innovative solutions to help teams work more effectively and efficiently
• Represent the program and your work with professionalism, clarity, and strategic insight

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma, including drug development and project/program management
• A full understanding of the drug development process and preferably experience across all phases.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools
• Comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong communicator – clear, concise, and persuasive with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build trust, and drive results
• Passion for science, operational excellence, and making a difference in patient lives