Senior Director, Program Management Closed

๐Ÿ’ฐ $265k-$281k

Job description

At Neumora, we are pushing the boundaries of science and technology to revolutionize the way patients with brain disease are treated. We are seeking extraordinary individuals to join our team as we grow and advance our pipeline.

The Senior Director, Program Management is responsible for leading operational execution and cross-functional alignment for one or more late-stage development programs. This is not a task-tracking roleโ€”we are looking for a strategic and proactive leader who thrives in fast paced, complex, matrixed environments and is passionate about bringing transformational CNS therapies to patients.ย  The ideal candidate will have strong CNS drug development experience, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams through pivotal trials, regulatory interactions, and commercial readiness planning. This role will partner closely with Program Team Leads, functional heads, and Executive leadership to ensure development activities are aligned, efficient, and financially sound.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the project manager on the core-team for one or more late-stage clinical development program, ensuring integrated execution across clinical, regulatory, CMC, quality, commercial, medical affairs, and other key functions.
  • Drive the creation and execution of comprehensive program plans that incorporate timelines, key milestones, budgets, resourcing, and risks.
  • Own the development and day-to-day management of program budgets, including forecasting, tracking actuals, flagging variances, and partnering with finance and functional teams to ensure budget alignment and discipline.
  • Facilitate high-impact cross-functional meetings, enabling clear decision-making, timely communication, and accountability for deliverables.
  • Proactively identify challenges, dependencies, and risksโ€”developing mitigation strategies and escalating where appropriate.
  • Partner with Program Leadership and core-team members to support regulatory submission readiness, including coordination of INDs, NDAs, and global health authority interactions.
  • Prepare concise and insightful updates and presentations for internal governance and senior leadership forums.
  • Champion a culture of ownership, urgency, and excellence within the program team and across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in life sciences or related field required; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA) preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in Biotech/Pharma drug development,ย with 5+ years in a project or program management role supporting late-stage programs.
  • CNS therapeutic area experience strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, with hands-on experience supporting pivotal trials, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional development activities.
  • Proven ability to influence without authority, build trust across functions, and lead teams through ambiguity and change.
  • Demonstrated experience in budget ownership or financial oversight for cross-functional programs.
  • Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with senior leaders and managing complex, high-stakes projects.
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) and strong presentation development skills.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and collaborative biotech environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 10%

2025 Company benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) plan: Neumora matches 50% of an employeeโ€™s eligible contribution, up to the first 6% of salary (up to 3% employer contribution)

  • Company Equity (New Hire Awards, Annual Awards, ESPP)

  • Annual paid time off:

    • Accrued Vacation Days: 15 days per year
    • Sick Days: 10 days per year
    • Company Holidays: 13 days plus summer recharge week in July and winter shutdown in December
  • Leave of Absence: Paid Medical Leave, Paid New Parent Bonding Leave, Paid Family Leave, paid short-term and long-term disability

  • Discretionary year-end bonus

The salary range posted describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed.ย  Actual salary may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Base Salary Range:$ 265,000-$281,372

Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to confront the global brain disease crisis by taking a fundamentally different approach to the way treatments for brain diseases are developed. Our therapeutic pipeline currently consists of multiple clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs that target novel mechanisms of action for a broad range of underserved neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Our work is supported by an integrated suite of translational, clinical, and computational tools to generate insights that can enable precision medicine approaches. Neumoraโ€™s mission is to redefine neuroscience drug development by bringing forward the next generation of novel therapies that offer improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from brain diseases.

Neumora is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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