Director, Program Management

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field; advanced degree in a scientific discipline preferred

10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech R&D environment, or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D, including at least 4+ years in program or project management of highly cross-functional drug development programs

PMP certification is highly desired

Proven, end-to-end drug development and registration expertise with deeply integrated cross-functional experience across nonclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, and related functions, including early- and late-stage development

Strong preference for late-stage development experience

, including leadership or significant contribution to Phase 3 programs and global regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA and/or MAA)

The annual base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000. Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and job knowledge.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and participation in our equity program, allowing you to share in Centessa’s long-term success.

Centessa also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) plan, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and a health and wellness program.

Partner with the GTL (Global Team Leader) to project manage a cross-functional matrix team, and select sub-teams

Lead the development of and continuously maintain detailed and fully cross-functionally integrated program Gantt chart as a company-wide “Single Source of Truth,” incorporating all relevant dependencies, and provide fit-for-purpose summary views for team use and executive management reviews

Identify and manage interdependencies, critical path and at-risk activities to support program level scenario planning and risk management strategies

Develop and maintain relevant dashboards to communicate status and track progress

Manage cross-functional team meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, presentation materials, and minutes that ensure proper follow up of action items

Develop and maintain issue logs and risks registers, and ensure team proactively resolve issues in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated as appropriate