Director​/Senior Director, Project & Portfolio Management; PPM

Overview

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Outpace Bio is pioneering the future of cell therapy for solid tumors by harnessing unrivaled AI-powered protein design. Our mission is to program immune cells for enhanced function inside patients, overcoming key barriers such as poor tumor access, weak survival, antigen escape, and dose-related toxicity. By creating and integrating modular, plug-and-play technology assets, we are developing cell therapies with unprecedented efficacy, transforming how engineered T cells interact with cancer and the immune system to deliver life-changing outcomes.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, coders, and cell therapy developers works at the cutting edge of computational protein design, synthetic biology, and immunology. Located in Seattle’s vibrant biotech hub overlooking scenic South Lake Union, Outpace Bio is led by pioneers in computational protein design and engineered cell therapies. Our culture is built on a foundation of science.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
At Outpace Bio, we believe that the highest performing teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to cultivating an open, diverse, and inclusive culture for all employees. Recognizing that the best candidates do not always match all criteria of the job description, we encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit for the role and are inspired by our mission to cure disease by pushing the boundaries of biology.

• Project & Program Leadership:
  Partner with functional sub-team leaders (CMC, Clinical, Research, Regulatory) to manage one or more program sub-teams, ensuring alignment and successful execution of development plans.
• Cross-Functional Planning & Integration:
  Collaborate with the Program Leads or Asset Leaders to integrate functional sub-team plans into a comprehensive cross-functional program plan. Identify key milestones, interdependencies, critical paths, and risks, while ensuring seamless execution.
• Risk & Timeline Management:
  Own program timelines across cross-functional work streams. Anticipate and mitigate risks, align deliverables, and drive accountability for execution across project teams. Utilize project management tools to facilitate decision-making and communication.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:
  Clearly communicate program status, risks, and progress to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners. Establish a reporting cadence to ensure visibility across the organization and prepare materials for key meetings such as Portfolio Steering Committees and Scientific Advisory Board reviews.
• Budget & Resource Management:
  Partner with finance to support annual budget planning, manage program budgets, monitor spending, and guide resource allocation decisions to meet project goals.
• Meeting Management & Documentation:
  Schedule and lead project meetings and support subteams, as requested. Maintain clear documentation of decisions, actions, and progress through meeting minutes and action logs.
• Process Improvement:
  Help to build the project management function by implementing tools, templates, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
• Strategic Alliance & Vendor Management:
  Manage high-profile partnerships and vendor relationships, as needed. Serve as the main point of contact for external stakeholders. Ensure alignment on deliverables and successful execution.
• Portfolio Management: where possible contribute to program strategy and life cycle management by helping to track the evolving scientific landscape and treatment paradigms. Incorporate insights from scientific, clinical, and investor presentations to inform decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, engineering, technology, business, or related field; an advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (Director) and 15+ years of experience (Senior Director), with at least 5 years of direct project and portfolio management in a…