Senior Manager, Program Management
Nosis Bio
About Nosis Bio: Nosis Bio is a well-funded biotech startup exclusively focused on cell-specific delivery of RNA therapeutics. We are an all-scientist team of biologists, chemists, and machine learning experts that believe targeted extrahepatic delivery is the only thing preventing RNA therapies from becoming the standard-of-care for most chronic diseases. We combine deep expertise in receptor biology, generative AI, and high throughput in vivo data generation to exponentially accelerate the development of RNA therapeutics for new tissues. We are addressing a major unmet need across the industry and actively partner with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotech.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Manager, Program Management to drive the execution of our internal discovery programs and external partnerships. The successful candidate will sit at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and machine learning, ensuring that our cross-functional teams operate efficiently to meet critical milestones. You will be responsible for translating high-level scientific goals into actionable project plans, managing complex timelines, and facilitating communication across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams to define scope, objectives, and timelines for platform development and drug discovery programs.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring alignment between internal research efforts (In Vivo, Biology, Chemistry, ML) and corporate goals.
- Proactively identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints; develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external collaborations and partnerships, ensuring deliverables are met and relationships are managed effectively.
- Facilitate regular program meetings, capture key decisions, and communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders.
- Establish and refine program management processes and tools to support a fast-paced, agile startup environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to work on site in our lab spaces located in the California Bay Area – Research park at Marina Village (Alameda, CA).
- Motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead without direct authority.
- Team-oriented and open to collaboration across scientific disciplines; able to "speak the language" of biologists, chemists, and data scientists.
General Requirement:
- BS or MS degree in a Life Sciences or related technical discipline.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3+ years in a project or program management role.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD or MBA) or PMP (or equivalent) certification.
- Experience managing early-stage drug discovery programs or platform development projects.
- Familiarity with RNA therapeutics or delivery technologies.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology