Associate Director​/Director, Program Management South San Francisco

Associate Director/Director, Program Management

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Marea Therapeutics is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco with a growing pipeline of first‑in‑class therapies to address genetically validated cardioendocrine disease targets. Our therapies have the potential to complement existing treatments and serve as transformative options for significant patient populations living with cardioendocrine diseases. Incubated by Third Rock Ventures, Marea completed a Series B financing in June 2024 and is well‑funded by a syndicate of leading life‑science investors.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Director/Director, Program Management will bring both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management experience and deep knowledge of drug development processes and interdependencies across research, translational medicine, clinical, regulatory, and CMC. The successful candidate will possess strong project management skills, high scientific and ethical integrity, be self‑motivated, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced biotechnology environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the program team leader and cross‑functional team members to develop program vision, strategy, and objectives.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of the cross‑functional program plan, including assumptions, timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Facilitate effective program and sub‑team meetings, driving alignment and supporting execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, surface issues, and assist teams in technical and program challenges.
• Coordinate and reconcile project inputs to key documents such as leadership presentations and board decks.
• Promote curiosity, scientific rigor, and problem‑solving across a performance‑driven environment.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously update the project plan, ensuring phase‑appropriate, interdependency‑linked alignment to program goals.
• Manage complete program information and documents, including minutes, agendas, action items, development plans, integrated timelines, dashboards, and assumptions.
• Track and transparently report program status against approved timelines, goals, and milestones.
• Serve as a central source for cross‑functional program information across the company, supporting senior management.
• Assist the VP of Program and Portfolio Management with departmental processes, procedures, and tools to enhance program management function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree(s) in science, engineering, and/or business (BS, MS, PhD, MD, MBA) or equivalent training and experience.
• 5+ years of drug development project management experience; additional experience in both mid‑large and small start‑up companies is a plus.
• PMP certification desired.
• Experience in a line function (research, clinical ops, CMC, BD, regulatory) and project management of both early (ED – Ph
  1) and late stage (Ph 2‑3) programs.
• Background in rare disease drug development is an asset.
• Basic understanding of each functional area on a drug development team and key deliverables as a project progresses.
• Independent thinker who applies project management principles to develop and progress plans, engage and influence team members and functional leaders, and solve day‑to‑day problems.
• Familiarity with pre‑clinical and clinical regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Expertise with project planning tools (Smartsheet, Planisware, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills, and executive presence.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, early biotech environment with tight deadlines.
• Science‑ and data‑driven, with the highest personal values and ethical standards.
• Highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, and goal‑oriented to deliver on the success of pipeline molecules and the company.

PAY RANGE

The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $240,000. Compensation and title will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of being at a stationary desk or work computer.
• Ability to occasionally adjust, handle, or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Transparent and timely communication with others to exchange information.
• Occasional travel as required to meet business objectives.

EEO STATEMENT

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We invite applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.