Manager, Program Management, CNS Delivery & Devices

Opportunity for Secondment to AskBio

We’re pleased to share an exciting secondment opportunity at AskBio. 

This role is available for a time period to be determined by leadership at both Bayer and AskBio.  While most assignments range from one to two years, the exact duration will be based on business needs and mutual agreement. 

This secondment offers a unique chance to broaden your experience, expand your knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to AskBio’s mission: to advance gene therapy and change the lives of patients around the world.

If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, we encourage you to:

• Speak with your direct manager to discuss your interest and alignment with your development goals.

• Apply directly using the link provided in the posting.

We look forward to seeing how our colleagues continue to grow and make an impact across the Bayer-AskBio partnership.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

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Position Summary

The Manager, Program Management (CNS Delivery & Devices) plays an integral role in advancing AskBio’s CNS device and surgical delivery solutions by providing comprehensive program management and operational support, including creation and maintenance of integrated, end-to-end development plans and timelines. This role partners closely with functional leaders, SMEs, and stakeholders to ensure the team has clear direction and alignment on critical workstreams related to device development, non-clinical and clinical evaluations, and regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate also maintains effective partnerships with external teams supporting design, testing, manufacturing, and/or commercial activities.

This is a hybrid role based near RTP, NC, Philadelphia, PA, or Edinburgh, UK and reports to the Head of Program Management Center of Excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Device and Delivery leadership, define scope, objectives, and deliverables for workflows and/or device development projects

• Create and maintain integrated development plans that accurately capture timelines, decision points (e.g., stage gates), resource needs, and budget

• Track and coordinate cross-functional (e.g., clinical, regulatory, commercial) activities in support of proof-of-concept, clinical evaluation, registrational studies, and commercialization

• Maintain alignment on plans and progress within the team and external vendors

• Lead the team through exercises to ensure milestones are delivered according to plan, including risk identification/mitigation, proactive problem-solving, and contingency planning

• Provide general operational support to the cross-functional teams, including risk identification/mitigation, problem-solving, and contingency planning

• Deliver timely updates to key functional stakeholders, leadership, and governance boards covering program status, risks/mitigation, scope changes, etc.

• Document meeting minutes, key decisions, risks/issues, and action items

• Ensure the team communicates effectively and collaboratively, leveraging PM techniques to establish and maintain a high-performing team

• Facilitate development of budgets, resource plans, and long-range plans

• Ensure critical documentation is organized, accessible, and archived

• Lead small projects and/or task forces independently with support from Device and Delivery leadership, SMEs, and functional leaders

• Develop, implement, and champion PM best practices, processes, and strategies on the EPT and with supporting functions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or life science discipline

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience industry, preferably in (CNS-related) medical devices, biotechnology, life science or pharmaceutical organizations

• 2+ years of experience in program/project management or performing PM-related duties

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and supporting complex projects/programs

• Practical knowledge of the biotechnology and medical device development lifecycles and the activities needed to support clinical development

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and identifying creative solutions

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to manage a broad range of issues and projects and deliver innovative solutions

• Able to communicate effectively across different disciplines (e.g., R&D, Translational, CMC) and experience levels, including Senior Management

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, Doctorate)

• Previous experience developing CNS delivery device systems and/or neurosurgical workflows

• Project Management Professional (PMP), or an equivalent certification

• Previous experience developing advanced therapies, preferably gene therapies

• Able to understand and interpret technical data related to medical device engineering, development, manufacturing, and testing

• Experience working on/with global teams

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at talent@askbio.com.