[Remote] Associate Director, Nonclinical and Translational Strategy & Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a new kind of pharmaceutical company focused on data-driven decision making and advancing a portfolio of high conviction programs. The Associate Director, Nonclinical and Translational Strategy & Operations role involves supporting the planning, execution, and coordination of programs while collaborating with leaders in various scientific fields to ensure effective communication and operational rigor.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of integrated departmental timelines aligned with broader program objectives
• Partner with cross-functional program leads and PM(s) to build, and monitor integrated nonclinical and translational plans including scope, timing, deliverables and risks
• Maintain dashboards, project plans, finance/resource tracking tools, and operational metrics to support visibility and decision-making
• Communicate status, risks, and progress on departmental initiatives and deliverables, in partnership with cross-functional program leads/PMs, ensuring consistent, aligned, high-quality updates and communication to management, partners, and governance teams
• Facilitate internal collaboration and meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, decisions, and following up actions
• Track deliverables from external partners and internal teams, including CROs, with the help of Operations staff, and support preparation high-quality materials for governance and Regulatory submissions

Skills

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD preferred), such as biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in program or departmental management supporting discovery and early-stage development
• Strong working knowledge of nonclinical drug development (toxicology, pharmacology, DMPK, Translational PKPD, Clinical Pharmacology)
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex scientific and operational information into clear, executive level narratives
• Proven capability to operate with ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Agile with an ability to respond positively to continuous change and to bring creative solutions to challenges
• Exceptional computer proficiency – advanced knowledge of and experience with Smartsheet and MS-Office applications (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills (resources, timelines, cost/risk/benefit analysis, and overseeing data management)
• Project management training or PMP certification is a plus

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Health and wellness program

Company Overview

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