Repertoire Immune Medicines
Director/Senior Director, Program Management
Repertoire Immune Medicines, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Director/Senior Director, Program Management
Company OverviewRepertoire Immune Medicines is a biotechnology company working to unlock and direct the remarkable power of the human immune system to treat cancer, autoimmune disease and infectious disease. The company was founded on the belief that understanding the repertoire of T cell receptor (TCR)-antigen immune synapses that maintain health and drive disease represents one of the greatest opportunities for innovation in medical science. Repertoire scientists created and developed the DECODETM platform, which allows in-depth characterization of TCR-antigen pairs, and the ability to deploy this information in the form of novel targeted immune medicines to fundamentally reprogram the immune system to kill tumors or induce immune homeostasis.
From its sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Zurich, Switzerland, Repertoire’s team is advancing a pipeline of DECODE-enabled immune medicines, such as TCR bispecifics and mRNA cancer vaccines for treatment of solid tumors and mRNA tolerizing vaccines for treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Repertoire was founded by Flagship Pioneering and is supported by a strong investor base. In addition, the company recently entered into a strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb to develop tolerizing vaccines for up to three autoimmune diseases.
Role OverviewReporting to the President of Repertoire and working closely with leadership, this individual will work to achieve program objectives, facilitate decision-making across functional teams to accomplish project goals and devise risk mitigation plans to improve project performance and drive operational excellence. This accomplished program manager will communicate effectively and timely with team members and senior leadership regarding project status, timelines, milestones, and data outcomes and decisions impacting program progress. This leader will also work closely with the Chief Business Officer (CBO) on the alliance management of our BMS and future external collaborations.
The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent oral, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, to effectively manage external partnerships and lead key updates across all levels of the organization. This is a strong team player who is energized to build positive relationships and effectively partner across both internal and external teams to support the execution of critical corporate goals.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively partner with R&D Scientific Team Leads and Teams on strategic and operational matters, to drive critical research projects and programs to successful outcomes, all in varying stages of development.
Develop and drive project plans and timelines; track and manage milestones within the defined scope, time, and cost constraints; support coordination and communication between teams, ensuring leadership is frequently informed on project progress.
Lead and manage relationships and programs with Repertoire’s external partners based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of the collaboration agreements the collaborative scientific activities and the research goals.
Primary point of contact for partner organizations, driving and/or assisting in the review and all partner communications and ensuring Repertoire’s compliance with the collaboration agreement terms.
Facilitate project team meetings, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and decisions, proactively communicating critical path items to team leads.
Facilitate team preparation for data-driven recommendations for key decisions, enabling endorsement by senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
Drive collaborative and productive cross-functional team meetings, proactively identifying project issues, including those related to timing, resources, and funding, to prevent delays in project milestones. Take active role in issue resolution and risk mitigation plans, developing contingency plans as needed.
Contributing expertise to the continuing development of the program management function to help further the needs of the business.
In partnership with the President of R&D, develop/coordinate building of PowerPoint decks for Board Meetings, Town Hall meetings, and external collaboration meetings.
Works closely with the legal team to ensure contractual obligations and intellectual property considerations are understood and met.
Works closely with the Finance Team to ensure scientific milestones are aligned with and communicated to approved budget.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree (biology, molecular biology, or related field preferred). Advanced degree and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
Typically 10-15 years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including 5+ years in project management, spanning from discovery to clinical development.
Alliance management experience preferred.
Strong influencing skills including negotiation, meeting management, and group dynamics, ability to balance concerns of senior leaders with objectives of cross-functional teams.
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities to deliver results to tight deadlines.
Ability to rationalize both strategically and tactically and be able to present recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Experience managing the financial aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Strong understanding of the drug development process including strategic and operational aspects from preclinical through lifecycle management.
Effective meeting management inclusive of stakeholder management and preparation, communication and management of action items and decisions and follow through.
Excitement to work in a fast-paced, small company environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Repertoire is committed towards social responsibility and developing an inclusive culture. Much as the power of the immune system lies in the diversity of T and B cells, our work requires the creativity and ingenuity of a diverse workforce. We believe in actively pursuing equity in all facets of the work experience at Repertoire. We will continue to educate ourselves about the inequities and barriers present in our society and take action as a company where we can make a difference.Repertoire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:
Repertoire Immune Medicines (“Repertoire”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Repertoire or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Repertoire’s internal Human Resources team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Repertoire, and Repertoire will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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Company OverviewRepertoire Immune Medicines is a biotechnology company working to unlock and direct the remarkable power of the human immune system to treat cancer, autoimmune disease and infectious disease. The company was founded on the belief that understanding the repertoire of T cell receptor (TCR)-antigen immune synapses that maintain health and drive disease represents one of the greatest opportunities for innovation in medical science. Repertoire scientists created and developed the DECODETM platform, which allows in-depth characterization of TCR-antigen pairs, and the ability to deploy this information in the form of novel targeted immune medicines to fundamentally reprogram the immune system to kill tumors or induce immune homeostasis.
From its sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Zurich, Switzerland, Repertoire’s team is advancing a pipeline of DECODE-enabled immune medicines, such as TCR bispecifics and mRNA cancer vaccines for treatment of solid tumors and mRNA tolerizing vaccines for treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Repertoire was founded by Flagship Pioneering and is supported by a strong investor base. In addition, the company recently entered into a strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb to develop tolerizing vaccines for up to three autoimmune diseases.
Role OverviewReporting to the President of Repertoire and working closely with leadership, this individual will work to achieve program objectives, facilitate decision-making across functional teams to accomplish project goals and devise risk mitigation plans to improve project performance and drive operational excellence. This accomplished program manager will communicate effectively and timely with team members and senior leadership regarding project status, timelines, milestones, and data outcomes and decisions impacting program progress. This leader will also work closely with the Chief Business Officer (CBO) on the alliance management of our BMS and future external collaborations.
The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent oral, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, to effectively manage external partnerships and lead key updates across all levels of the organization. This is a strong team player who is energized to build positive relationships and effectively partner across both internal and external teams to support the execution of critical corporate goals.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively partner with R&D Scientific Team Leads and Teams on strategic and operational matters, to drive critical research projects and programs to successful outcomes, all in varying stages of development.
Develop and drive project plans and timelines; track and manage milestones within the defined scope, time, and cost constraints; support coordination and communication between teams, ensuring leadership is frequently informed on project progress.
Lead and manage relationships and programs with Repertoire’s external partners based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of the collaboration agreements the collaborative scientific activities and the research goals.
Primary point of contact for partner organizations, driving and/or assisting in the review and all partner communications and ensuring Repertoire’s compliance with the collaboration agreement terms.
Facilitate project team meetings, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and decisions, proactively communicating critical path items to team leads.
Facilitate team preparation for data-driven recommendations for key decisions, enabling endorsement by senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
Drive collaborative and productive cross-functional team meetings, proactively identifying project issues, including those related to timing, resources, and funding, to prevent delays in project milestones. Take active role in issue resolution and risk mitigation plans, developing contingency plans as needed.
Contributing expertise to the continuing development of the program management function to help further the needs of the business.
In partnership with the President of R&D, develop/coordinate building of PowerPoint decks for Board Meetings, Town Hall meetings, and external collaboration meetings.
Works closely with the legal team to ensure contractual obligations and intellectual property considerations are understood and met.
Works closely with the Finance Team to ensure scientific milestones are aligned with and communicated to approved budget.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree (biology, molecular biology, or related field preferred). Advanced degree and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
Typically 10-15 years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including 5+ years in project management, spanning from discovery to clinical development.
Alliance management experience preferred.
Strong influencing skills including negotiation, meeting management, and group dynamics, ability to balance concerns of senior leaders with objectives of cross-functional teams.
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities to deliver results to tight deadlines.
Ability to rationalize both strategically and tactically and be able to present recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Experience managing the financial aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Strong understanding of the drug development process including strategic and operational aspects from preclinical through lifecycle management.
Effective meeting management inclusive of stakeholder management and preparation, communication and management of action items and decisions and follow through.
Excitement to work in a fast-paced, small company environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Repertoire is committed towards social responsibility and developing an inclusive culture. Much as the power of the immune system lies in the diversity of T and B cells, our work requires the creativity and ingenuity of a diverse workforce. We believe in actively pursuing equity in all facets of the work experience at Repertoire. We will continue to educate ourselves about the inequities and barriers present in our society and take action as a company where we can make a difference.Repertoire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:
Repertoire Immune Medicines (“Repertoire”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Repertoire or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Repertoire’s internal Human Resources team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Repertoire, and Repertoire will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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