Associate Director, Program Management

Who is BlueRock?

BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases.

The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology.

What Are We Doing?

Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.

We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.

We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.

Associate Director Tech Ops Program Management supporting Tech Ops function. This role will create and manage of various Tech OPS Business Operations, e.g., the Tech Ops Goals & Project Portfolio, Risk Management and Change Management. The role will also provide project management of large, cross-functional projects within Tech OPS. The role will partner with CMC Program Managers and Platform activities. This role will support Tech OPS across all sites; Toronto, Cambridge and any future Tech Ops sites.

In addition to managing large projects, this role will be a bridge between Tech Ops Business Operations, project portfolio activities and CMC Programs. This role will partner with Tech Ops functional leaders, e.g., Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Analytical, Cell Derivation, etc. This is a highly collaborative, cross functional role, requiring an understanding of project and portfolio management including people management, change management, prioritization, and resource management. In addition to supporting BlueRock’s cell+gene platform, the Director, Program Management will build and maintain a robust portfolio, project and program management function for Tech Ops.

The ideal candidate for this position will have had progressive roles in project management, including business operations with a passion for project and portfolio management in a technical, operational and/or scientific environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support new strategic corporate objectives and initiatives, support corporate, functional and portfolio needs.
• Operate with mindset to achieve corporate goal of creating a robust innovation engine, building out Tech OPS capabilities as a critical component.
• Contribute to creation and monitoring of Tech OPS project portfolio KPI’s and metrics.
• Position reports to the Sr. Director Tech Ops Program Management.
• Drive project and portfolio best practices, tools and template, and support analytics to analyze portfolio in support of Tech OPS goals. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage large cross-functional projects; supporting the build of CMC / Tech OPS capabilities.
• Contribute to the creation and stabilization of CMC methodology within Tech OPS, as needed.
• Build and lead Tech Ops portfolio and project management activities, i.e., portfolio, project management structure/methodologies, create scalable, fit-for-purpose methodology for Tech OPS.
• Partner with CMC Program Managers and CMC Leaders to drive Tech Ops strategy via the Tech Ops project portfolio by successfully prioritizing, scoping, and executing projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tech Ops Strategy stakeholders.
• Support Tech OPS leadership team via communication, change management, risk management and other business operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience managing large projects required; experience managing portfolio is desirable.
• PMP or equivalent PM training/education is required.
• Experience in change management, risk management and matrixed operations is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Understanding of the drug development process, ideally from prior experience in a technical, operational or scientific role is required.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS tools is required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams, either directly or dotted line (by influence) is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of overall industry (biotech, pharma, cell or gene therapy) experience is required; Experience in cell or gene therapy is desirable.
• Ability to travel is required, primarily to BlueRock locations, 10-20% travel.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders required.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks required.

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BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights

Winner of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work (Mid-size Company) 2023

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022

BlueRock Therapeutics is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.

Engineering Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.

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