Precede Biosciences

Precede Biosciences

Associate Director/Director, Project Management

Boston, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$240kDetected 56 days ago
Project ManagementFDA RegulatoryPCRMolecular BiologyNGSResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Associate Director or Director of Project Management to join our growing Product Development team.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with early development leads and biomarker development leads to build and maintain comprehensive project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
  • Own and manage integrated program timelines across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring milestones are clearly defined, dependencies are mapped, and critical path activities are actively managed
  • Establish and maintain a centralized program tracking system that provides real-time visibility into program status across the portfolio
  • Prepare and deliver regular program status updates, executive dashboards, and portfolio reviews for senior leadership
  • Proactively identify risks, issues, and resource constraints across programs and drive resolution through structured problem-solving and escalation as needed
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates for project and program management.
  • Drive adoption of project management best practices across the development organization, coaching functional leads on planning and accountability tools
  • We believe in building an inclusive and balanced team.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of project or program management experience,
  • Proven track record of managing multiple complex programs simultaneously in a cross-functional environment
  • Working knowledge of product development lifecycle stages and strong working knowledge of software development lifecycle stages
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of bringing structure and clarity to complex, multi-workstream programs
  • Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical program details into clear, concise updates for executive and cross-functional audiences
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or equivalent) and program tracking methodologies
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment with a bias toward action and continuous improvement

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with both molecular diagnostic and companion diagnostic programs strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to IVD development, including CLIA/CAP for LDTs and FDA IVD approval and clearance pathways is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, or PhD) in life sciences, molecular biology, business, or a related field
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred
  • Experience in a high-growth or early-stage IVD or diagnostics company is a plus

Compensation

  • $180k-$240k

Company info

  • We are pioneering an advanced, minimally invasive, comprehensive epigenomics platform with the potential to profoundly impact the research and development of new medicines and the use of approved medicines in clinical practice across a number of conditions, including cancer. More information on our company and platform can be found on our company website and in our seminal publication in Nature Medicine.
  • We care deeply about creating a place where folks can do their best work from the start and have intentionally created an environment that is defined by purpose, teamwork, and excellence. This means nurturing team spirit, facing challenges together, and collaboratively solving complex problems, while also ensuring a strong focus on individual initiative, accountability, and delivery.
  • Who You Are
  • Experience
  • Understanding of molecular diagnostic technologies (e.g., PCR, NGS, cfDNA-based assays) and the unique development and validation considerations they entail
  • Highly collaborative with the ability to build trust and influence without direct authority across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience and adaptability to thrive in an early-stage company setting

Equal opportunity

  • Precede Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer.
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