Director, Program Management

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for major company initiatives spanning R&D, operational, and corporate objectives
• Track cross-functional project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure initiatives remain on schedule
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource gaps, collaborating with leadership to proactively address issues
• Oversee people resourcing across project teams, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and workload balance
• Align R&D milestones and program goals with broader corporate strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain project management tools, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Manage external grant responsibilities, including budget tracking and technical report preparation
• Serve as a central point of coordination across leadership and functional teams to ensure accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, life sciences, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences
• Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving both scientific and operational stakeholders
• Experience aligning R&D programs with broader organizational or corporate objectives
• Proficiency in project management frameworks, tools, risk management, and resource allocation

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or equivalent)
• PMP or related program/project management certifications
• Experience supporting grant development or scientific proposal coordination
• Experience building operational processes and tracking systems in growing organizations
• Military command, logistics, or leadership experience

About the Company

Apriori Bio utilizes its cutting-edge Octavia™ platform, a fully-integrated 'Bio-OS', to transform complex biological data into actionable intelligence. Our AI/ML platform enables the rapid design of variant-resilient immunological therapies, including vaccines and antibodies, to address critical challenges in biotech innovation and biodefense.