Global Head of Project Management
Global Head of Project Management
Jnana Therapeutics
Boston, MA
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Jnana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging its next-generation RAPID chemoproteomics platform to discover medicines for highly validated, challenging-to drug targets to treat diseases with high unmet needs. Jnana is focused on developing first- and best-in-class therapies to treat a wide range of diseases, including rare diseases and immune mediated diseases. Jnana's wholly owned lead program, JNT-517, which targets an allosteric site on the phenylalanine transporter SLC6A19, is a potential first-in-class oral approach for the treatment of PKU, a rare genetic metabolic disease. Located in Boston, Jnana brings together scientific leaders in small molecule drug discovery and development, a highly experienced management team, and the backing of leading life science investors Bain Capital Life Sciences, RA Capital Management, Polaris Partners, Versant Ventures, Avalon Ventures, Pfizer Ventures, and AbbVie Ventures. For more information, please visit www.jnanatx.com and follow us on Twitter/X and LinkedIn.
At Jnana, you join a diverse, ambitious, and passionate team dedicated to making substantial advancements for patients across a variety of diseases. The culture at Jnana is one of collaboration and urgency, driven by a shared purpose to deliver innovative therapies for the most challenging targets. Our team's quality and the cutting-edge nature of our science are what make Jnana a great place to work every day – a place where you belong!
About The Opportunity
Join our dynamic team at Jnana Therapeutics, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing first-in-class therapies that address critical unmet medical needs through innovative science and strategic collaboration. As the Global Head of Project Management reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine by leading the strategic execution of our early and late-phase development programs.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will have the exciting opportunity to build and lead a high-performing project management function, driving the successful progression of our innovative pipeline from discovery through the clinic and beyond. Leveraging our cutting-edge RAPID platform and interdisciplinary expertise, you will drive and actively participate in the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials and development activities. Your strategic insights and operational acumen will be instrumental in optimizing resource allocation, timelines, and risk management to ensure the timely delivery of milestones and the achievement of program objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust project management strategies, integrating cross-functional input to optimize project plans and mitigate risks throughout the drug development lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including our deeply established ecosystem of external experts, to align project goals with corporate objectives and strategic priorities.
- Foster productive relationships with internal and external partners to establish team norms while advancing program objectives to the agreed plan.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing clear and insightful updates on project status, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to inform decision-making processes.
- Provide hands-on leadership to global project management, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment focused on achieving program goals.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development within project management, building functional expertise and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
- Monitor progress against approved project plans, highlighting risks and deviations, and work across disciplines to identify and propose corrective actions.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.
- Proven track record of success in hands-on leadership of global projects within the biopharmaceutical industry, with expertise in both early and late-phase drug development.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, clinical trial operations, and commercialization processes.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across organizational levels and functions.
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology -
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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