Director, Program Management - Medical Affairs

Position Summary

The Director of Program Management, Medical Affairs is responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects within the Medical Affairs department, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with regulations. The Director coordinates with cross-functional teams, manages resources, and oversees projects related to real-world evidence, early access programs, investigator-sponsored research, EU launch activities, advisory boards, and other indication/compound specific working groups. The Director is also responsible for comprehensive communication, including status reporting, risk management, and escalation of issues to cross-functional stakeholders and senior management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medical Affairs, operational excellence, and leadership, with the ability to drive innovative strategies and execute them with precision. The Director will interact with external teams as well as internal cross-functional teams. The role demands a flexible and proactive individual with a strategic mindset and sound judgement.

This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Director will report to the Executive Director, Program and Project Management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines for medical affairs initiatives
• Oversee cross-functional projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment between the organization's medical, clinical, and cross functional objectives
• Work with various departments such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Science and Development, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure project alignment and smooth execution
• Responsible for the integration, creation, and execution of multiple complex departmental development plans within Medical Affairs
• Partner closely with project leaders and cross-functional project team members, develop and maintain fully integrated project plans to ensure that deliverables are successfully executed, are in accordance with project objectives, and are within budget
• Ensure all projects and activities adhere to applicable regulations and ethical guidelines
• Manage contracts and relationships with external vendors, including clinical research organizations (CROs) and hospitals
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of real-world data (RWD) to support evidence generation
• Develop and maintain a system for organizing and managing medical affairs documents
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the Medical Affairs and Program Management departments
• Lead departmental organizational projects by creating tools and processes to further streamline and enhance project management flow
• Manage project development and timelines and serve a resource for other team members and departments

Competencies

• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve project issues
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively cross functionally and to lead programs with colleagues from all levels of the organization
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project
• High attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work proactively in a fast-paced and changing business environment under minimal supervision

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
• A minimum of 9 years of work experience in project management preferably within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or within the pharmaceutical industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefit Statement:

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions. Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 standard paid holiday days off, and paid leave for certain life events. Geron recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws. It is Geron's intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company's employees.

Salary Statement:

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant's relevant skills, experience, and educational background. The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed. Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations.

General Salary Range: $200,000 to $220,000