Sr. Manager/ Associate Director

ABOUT ELEKTROFI

Elektrofi is a biopharmaceutical formulation technology company that is revolutionizing the delivery of biologic therapies by giving patients the ability to control how they want to receive and benefit from life-changing medicines. Our breakthrough ultra-high concentration microparticle technology platform resolves the limitations associated with intravenously biologic therapies by enabling convenient at-home subcutaneous self-administration. With a focus on monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and other large molecule drugs, we create, develop, and commercialize subcutaneous biologic therapies in collaboration with strategic partners. We believe a patient-centered healthcare approach can lead to a healthier world. We are headquartered in Boston and innovate globally. Formulating the Future of Biologics. www.Elektrofi.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Elektrofi is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sr. Manager/Associate Director to join our Program & Portfolio Management team.  This team is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of development activities related to its strategic partnership programs. You will be joining a preclinical stage company with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to a variety of development activities in a highly collaborative environment. This position will play a pivotal role in driving partnerships and managing programs focused on the development and commercialization of the Company’s ultra-high concentration biologics delivery platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Planning, Execution, and Management:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and monitor progress ensuring successful achievement of milestones.
  • Manage and foster relationships while overseeing program planning, coordination, and execution for all collaborative development programs with external partners ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Summarize key information including program progress, timeline updates, and risk/opportunity assessments for strategic discussions and decision making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, liaising between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on program objectives and deliverables and bringing about successful outcomes.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution:
  • Identify potential program risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to address challenges in a timely manner and ensure program success.
• Financial Management and Budget Oversight:
  • Work in conjunction with Finance and the Portfolio manager to manage program budgets and financial resources, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Program and Portfolio Management Team:
  • Proactively seek out opportunities for organizational improvement (e.g. team structure, processes, communication, etc.)
  • Contribute to department initiatives as needed to support the effective scaling of PPM capabilities.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to garner support for department initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5+years of experience (Sr. Manager) or 5-8+ years of experience (Assoc. Dir.) in the biotech industry required.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience required, MS preferred.
• PMP certification and prior experience with Smartsheet required.
• Ability to manage scientifically and operationally complex activities with 3+ years of technical program management in a scientific organization preferred.
• Familiarity with the biologic’s development process, clinical operational planning, and related functions preferred.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems to achieve program goals.
• Strong team player who can rapidly build positive relationships, proactively partner across teams with the ability to motivate and influence others, and negotiate diplomatically both internally and externally..
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas across program boundaries and influence others to act and maximize outcomes.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and a passion for follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and parallelize tasks according to business objectives.
• Able to balance the strategic needs of programs with tactical day-to-day activities.

Our unique strength lies in transforming pioneering ideas into concrete, life-transforming solutions. To realize this ambitious vision, we are dedicated to nurturing an in-office work ethos. While remote work has its merits, it does not constitute a fundamental aspect of our working approach. As part of our commitment to enhancing the in-office experience, we provide all employees with a commuter assistance program, offering support of up to $315 per month. Please apply at careers@elektrofi.com. 

EEOC Statement:

Elektrofi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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