Senior Project Manager

Definium Therapeutics, formerly known as Mind Medicine, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative product candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting neurotransmitter pathways that play key roles in brain health.   

Founded in 2019, we are continuously expanding our presence and global footprint. We are constantly searching for high-impact individuals in various clinical, technical and business operations domains to strengthen our team of patient-centric, intelligent individuals.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a rapidly growing environment with strong focus on execution, navigating multiple stakeholders and priorities, and has an excellent understanding of formal project management methodologies, preferably including experience in using Planisware Enterprise.  The Sr. Project Manager will lead the development of Project plan(s) to support functional areas or workstreams. Closely and proactively monitor the execution of the project plans and deliverables to ensure successful delivery of the program milestones, company milestones, and objectives. Anticipate potential risks and problems (e.g. resource bottlenecks, risks to critical milestones, inefficient processes) and proactively develop risk mitigation plan.

Responsibilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Networking and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization with geographically dispersed teams
• Problem solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives, solve issues (conflict management and facilitation skills), anticipate problems and achieve objectives, while keeping an eye on the big picture
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills to assimilate complex information, operate effectively in situations of ambiguity and simplify complex issues
• Understanding/experience working within a functional area such as clinical, preclinical, CMC or regulatory affairs would be considered beneficial
• Full understanding of drug development business processes
• High competence in use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalent and other PM appropriate tools
• Experience with Planisware Enterprise and Office Timeline is preferred but not required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical / Biotech industry
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in project/program management roles in the pharma/biotech industry
• Experience in late phase development organizations
• Experience with NDA submissions is preferable
• Familiarity of working with clinical trials from a project/program management stance

The starting base pay range for this position is $156,848.00 - $189,690.00. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location.

Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:

• 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
• 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
• Flexible time off
• Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!