Associate Director, Program Management

Overview

Associate Director, Program Management role at Formation Bio
. We are seeking an experienced program manager to drive the execution of critical drug development programs, overseeing at least one program, managing multiple work streams, and ensuring cross-functional coordination and execution.

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as Trial Spark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials.

Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.

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We are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to drive the execution of critical drug development programs at Formation Bio. This role requires an experienced program manager who can oversee at least one drug development program, managing multiple work streams while ensuring seamless cross-functional coordination and execution. As a key member of the Program Management team, you will be responsible for translating strategy into execution by developing integrated plans, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring program goals are met on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of managing ambiguity, mitigating risks, and driving results in a matrixed environment. They should also have a strong propensity to incorporate AI into their work, leveraging technology to enhance program management efficiency and effectiveness.

• Propose solutions to common program challenges, including resource constraints and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency plans for critical program elements and conduct scenario planning for major program decisions.
• Synthesize technical, financial, and operational data to drive decision-making.
• Mana ge ambiguity by proactively identifying data gaps, engaging stakeholders to clarify priorities, and recommending decisions based on available information.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps, integrating multiple work streams.
• Manage competing priorities by balancing resources across concurrent activities and making informed trade-off decisions.
• Facilitate contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity.

• Implement program management best practices, including standardized reporting and review processes.
• Develop scalable solutions for common program challenges, such as communication protocols and cross-program collaboration tools.
• Drive execution and ensure program objectives are met despite constraints, maintaining high performance during critical periods.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to improve efficiency, data integrity, and decision-making processes.

• Gain cooperation and alignment across cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and balance competing interests.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, adapting style to different audiences and simplifying complex information.
• Lead productive team meetings, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear action items.

• Provide operational leadership, direction, and support to cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Partner with the Program Leader to support and/or co-lead the program.
• Drive decision-making and ensure full participation from all team members.
• Champion program management practices, advocating for process improvements and optimization of cross-functional workflows.
• Promote the integration of AI-driven methodologies in program execution, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of innovation in clinical trial operations.

• You're excited about the intersection of AI and program management and eager to explore how technology can streamline and scale operations.
• You're a builder—capable of developing fit-for-purpose processes from scratch and optimizing existing workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• You’re self-aware, balance high-level strategic thinking with tactical execution, and take initiative to continuously improve.
• You’re adaptable and comfortable…