BioAge Labs is a venture-backed biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Richmond, CA.  Because aging is the driver of many highly morbid, chronic medical conditions that reduce the length and quality of life, we are developing therapeutics that target the fundamental mechanisms of aging, with the goal of treating disease and increasing healthy lifespan.  

We are seeking a Sr. Director of Program, Portfolio, and Alliance Management to provide program management leadership to the company’s cross-functional development teams to achieve program goals.

The role will lead the efforts for planning development activities, including budgeting and timeline development working closely with the functional areas and heads project teams, and other stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor progress toward corporate goals for the company’s portfolio of development programs.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develops and applies efficient project management practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout of projects
• Drives and supports cross-functional Core Team activity to achieve the company’s overall strategic goals:
  • Creates and maintains budgets, project plans/timelines, agendas, identifies key topics for discussion, documents key decisions, and facilitate key program meetings
  • Integrates the company’s overall strategic goals with the cross-functional program and functional goals, ensures alignment, and communicates with executive level management
  • Creates and maintains integrated cross-functional program budgets, timelines and development plans to  drive and manage the information for development products and/or a portfolio to achieve corporate and project objectives
  • Facilitates the Core Team meetings by proactively preparing agendas, minutes and identify(ies) risks and issues to discuss, anticipating and facilitating contingency planning for program-level risks and potential gating factors
  • Promotes effective communication within the team and across disciplines, including program progress reporting (e.g., regular program and portfolio dashboards, meeting minutes, etc.) 
  • Prepares updates for Executive Management on a routine basis and as needed prepares focused analyses and proposals for key decisions/discussions facing programs
• Supports development of portfolio/program initiatives and drives  budget to actual reporting, milestone metrics collection and data analysis for effective program management practices
• Acts as liaison / alliance manager to external collaborators and/or partners to drive program deliverables and build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships
• Leads program budget management, tracking efforts cross-functionally, working closely with finance, functional and Department Heads, to ensure budgets, accruals, and actuals are on track, captured, and reported appropriately
  • Leads routine program budget meetings to report financial health and identify key budgetary program risks
  • Monitors budget and spending across programs budget scenario planning activities to support requests from CFO & CDO
• Lead special projects (i.e., non dilutive funding team, annual budget planning) as required
• Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget and spending across programs
• Proactively anticipates and facilitates contingency planning for program level risks and potential gating factors

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required in all stages of development
• A strong understanding of processes involved in managing clinical products from early to late stage, including non-clinical, clinical, bioanalytical, manufacturing, formulation, quality, and regulatory affairs
• Comprehensive knowledge of project planning methods and techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong communicator with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills 
• Strong self-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in complex, fast-paced environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, G Suite , experience with Smartsheet preferred

Education and Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with a minimum of 7 years in program/portfolio/alliance management.
• Must have a scientific background. 

Physical Requirements:

Employees must meet certain physical requirements that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.

• Visual Requirements: Ability to effectively utilize a computer and other communication tools to access, enter, and interpret data. Adequate vision required to perform job duties effectively (reasonable accommodations available).
• Communication Abilities: Must be capable of communicating effectively with teams and management via various electronic media and in-person when necessary. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word and to perceive detailed information through oral communication.
• Manual Dexterity: Sufficient manual dexterity required for operating a computer and other office devices.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to concentrate on detailed information and tasks for extended periods. Capable of making sound decisions and solving problems based on data analysis.
• Sedentary Nature: This position is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and/or stretching required for relief during extended hours at the workstation.
• Work Environment Adaptability: Ability to effectively manage a work environment that is free from significant distractions. Ability to set up and maintain an ergonomic and safe home office environment.
• Stress Management: Capability to manage work-related stress in a fast-paced environment, including handling urgent project deadlines and sensitive information.
• Travel: The role may occasionally require travel or in-person engagements. Travel may vary up to 25% based on needs.
• Emergency Response: Ability to respond promptly to emergencies as needed.

Our company

BioAge is a platform-driven, clinical-stage biotechnology company that is mapping human longevity to change the nature of aging and extend healthy lifespan. Our growing portfolio of therapeutics for immune, muscle, and brain aging includes four drug programs, two first-in-class and two first-in-indication. Our vision is “growing older without aging” - a future in which aging allows us to pursue our goals, accumulate new experiences and accomplishments, and actively contribute to society without disease, physical disability, or loss of independence and connection. A leading company in the emerging longevity biotech sector, BioAge has raised $127M from Andreessen Horowitz, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and others. 

Our workplace

BioAge offers competitive salary, a comprehensive compensation package, and generous paid time off in addition to company-observed holidays. We provide comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions, and we support families through childcare and fertility benefits. We also pride ourselves in giving employees many opportunities for career development, including a generous annual budget for continued learning and a dedication to training and skill development. Many positions (including this one) are remote, allowing our team members to work from anywhere. The salary for this role is expected to be approximately $230,000 - $270,000 for someone who meets all of the minimum qualifications as listed for the role, and may be adjusted accordingly for someone with more or less experience. We are open to the concept that different experience levels add value to the team in different ways, and therefore will consider a variety of experience and offer commensurate pay.

At BioAge, we embrace diversity and differences while we learn from each other, and we believe that every team member has an important role to play. We are an equal opportunity employer. BioAge prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioAge conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.