{"id":3989229,"url":"https://alion.io/job/disc-medicine-director-program-management","title":"Director, Program Management","company":{"id":673780,"name":"Disc Medicine","domain":"discmedicine.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/discmedicine","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Smartsheet","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T22:43:43Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T05:48:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA. \nCOMPANY OVERVIEW:\nDisc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW :\nThe Director, Program Management is responsible for managing resources, timelines, and budgets for late clinical and pre-commercial programs at Disc Medicine. This is a highly cross-functional and collaborative role, providing operational leadership for cross-functional teams and demanding excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with ability to build trusting relationships. The Program Manager (PM), in collaboration with the Program Lead (PL), will have a firm understanding of program strategy, critical path activities, interdependencies, risks and mitigation plans, and organizational governance.\nAdditionally, the PM will lead program long-range planning, adhere to the organization’s Program Management best practices, and drive program team goal planning and execution.\nThe successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, possess a strong understanding of the whole spectrum of the drug development process (from Phase 1 first-in-human to Phase 3 confirmatory studies) in the biopharmaceutical industry, be comfortable with ambiguity, and have a proven track record managing stakeholders and driving multifaceted, inter-disciplinary program teams. The candidate will also have strong communication and facilitation skills, enabling effective collaboration and conflict resolution within program teams and throughout the organization.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nPartner closely with PL to drive the development and execution of strategic, integrated program team goals for late clinical programs.\nCollaborate across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Quality Affairs, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Finance, and Commercial.\nEnsure cross-functional coherence and maintain alignment through effective communication with cross-functional program team members, Executive Team members, and key stakeholders on program status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans.\nIdentify appropriate presentation topics and coordinate preparation of and program team alignment with compelling presentation materials for governance meetings.\nEnsure cross-functional reporting and presentation of relevant information to program team and other key stakeholders.\nFacilitate decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving with people at all levels of the organization to accomplish program team goals that are ambitious yet achievable.\nIdentify program bottlenecks and issues. Proactively drive for their resolution.\nRecognize, track, and monitor key program assumptions, milestones, and decision points to drive delivery of program objectives.\nFacilitate team meetings using program management best practices and tools to drive cross-functional communication, timely and effective decision making and conflict resolution, and successful execution of project objectives.\nDevelop and maintain risk registry along with the Portfolio and Program Management team including detailed risk assessments, mitigations, and resolutions.\nIdentify process improvement opportunities and develop and implement solutions.\nApply experience and lessons learned to manage program team dynamics and performance.\nPartner with Finance to develop budgets/forecasts/long-range plans for assigned program(s).\nAct as team player and mentor/coach to junior colleagues to drive professional growth. Listen to and value others’ thoughts and ideas. Strive for inclusion and belonging.\n REQUIREMENTS:\nMS/PhD in a scientific-related field.\n12 - 15 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.\n7 - 10 years of meaningful experience and significant time spent in direct program management executing strategies in the drug-development space, supporting drug-development programs (level commensurate with experience), with experience in late clinical programs (Phase 2 into Phase 3 and pre-commercial), Investigational New Drug (IND) application, New Drug Application (NDA)/Biologics License Application (BLA), and Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) preparation.\nProficiency in MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).\nProficiency in Smartsheet and its integration with programs to support Gantt chart and program timeline.\nPMP/PgMP certification (PMI) preferred.\nExceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; time/resource management; attention to detail; and proven success working in matrixed, highly collaborative environments with focus on operational excellence.\nDemonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team and to influence at all levels of an organization.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and, at times, uncertain or changing environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.\nProven track record prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues, and balancing competing priorities effectively.\nDemonstrated competence in independently navigating and synthesizing complex information in a fluid environment.\nThe annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and internal parity.\nSalary Range\n$207,000—$253,000 USD\nDisc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment. \nDisc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit their resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.\nDisc Medicine respects your privacy. 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