Provide strategic and operational leadership for the DA02 neurology program as it advances toward IND submission and first in human clinical studies.
Ensure alignment to program strategy, timelines, resources, and enterprise objectives as this next generation cell therapy progresses.
Partner closely with program and platform leaders to translate strategy into integrated, executable plans spanning CMC, nonclinical, clinical, regulatory, and supporting functions.
Maintain a holistic view of program status, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies, and communicating clearly with stakeholders.
Drive alignment and decision making around goals, milestones, timelines, budgets, assumptions, and critical path activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred: MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, NP, or PA).
Minimum of **10 years** of industry experience, including **5–7 years** in program or project management leadership within biopharma.
Demonstrated experience advancing programs through IND submission and into clinical development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
Proven effectiveness in cross functional leadership and stakeholder relationship management.
Experience in cell or gene therapy is preferred; candidates without direct experience must demonstrate strong interest and aptitude to deeply understand BlueRock’s technology.
Proficiency with MS Project and/or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Formal program management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
Travel periodically to BlueRock locations (Cambridge, NYC, Toronto) or other geographies as needed for the program (scientific meetings, regulatory engagements, etc).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

program managementproject managementclinical developmentIND submissioncell therapygene therapyrisk managementstakeholder managementstrategic planningresource allocation

Soft skills

leadershipcommunicationindependenceprioritizationcross functional collaborationrelationship managementproblem solvingdecision makingorganizational skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

PMP