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Associate Director, Research Project Management – Biologics

Xaira Therapeutics is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to revolutionize drug discovery, currently seeking an Associate Director for Research Project Management to lead biologics projects from early research through IND submission, ensuring efficient cross-functional collaboration and milestone execution.

Skills

  • Expertise in project management tools such as Smartsheet and MS Project.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills to translate scientific concepts into clear plans.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.
  • Deep understanding of biologics R&D, including nonclinical, CMC, and regulatory processes.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary project manager for biologics R&D initiatives from early discovery through IND-enabling studies.
  • Build and maintain integrated program timelines with milestones and dependencies.
  • Partner with program leads to define and track key deliverables and ensure team alignment.
  • Collaborate on milestone definition and decision-making to translate experiments into actionable plans.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication, meetings, and alignment across research teams.
  • Use project management tools to assign tasks, track progress, and report status.
  • Analyze risks, develop mitigation strategies, and recommend operational improvements.
  • Coordinate resources and develop scenario plans to manage potential timeline impacts.

Education

  • Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) in life sciences or related field strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation.
  • Open, flexible, and friendly work environment.
  • Long-term career development platform.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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DATE POSTED
July 18, 2025
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