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The Associate Director will manage clinical programs by coordinating timelines and deliverables, facilitating communication across teams, and optimizing operational processes.
About Us
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world.
It is Kardigan’s mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
Led by Tassos Giannakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D. and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan’s co-founders have reunited after leading MyoKardia to discover and develop mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020.
We have a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team that is driven to improve the lives of patients.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Technical Operations Program Management (TOPM) will support one or more clinical-stage programs by enabling effective coordination and execution of deliverables within Technical Operations (Tech Ops). Partnering closely with Tech Ops Program Leads, this individual will provide project management support to ensure seamless execution of program plans, timely follow-up of actions and issues, and operational readiness for decision-making forums. The role is highly cross-functional, working with stakeholders across Tech Ops, CMC Quality, CMC Regulatory, and other cross-functional partners.
4 day on-site M- Th
Key Responsibilities
Program Execution & Tracking
- Support one or more development programs by maintaining integrated Tech Ops timelines and deliverables across drug substance, drug product, analytical, supply chain, and other partnering functions
- Manage action and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions) logs and drive timely follow-up and closure
- Proactively identify items requiring discussion or decision; support teams in developing recommendations and bring them forward to the appropriate forums
Team & Meeting Support
- Partner with Tech Ops Program Leads to organize and manage program-related team meetings, ensuring effective discussions and alignment
- Prepare agendas, slide decks, and meeting minutes; track and follow up on action items
- Ensure seamless information cascade between Tech Ops teams, governance forums, and cross-functional partners
- Coordinate preparation of clear, high-quality program updates and recommendations for Tech Ops leadership, the Global Program Team (GPT), and other forums
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with CMC Quality, CMC Regulatory, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on program strategy, risks, and deliverables
- Facilitate communication and accountability across Tech Ops and key cross-functional teams
Process & Tool Optimization
- Champion the use of Smartsheet for project tracking, RAID management, and reporting
- Contribute to standardized processes and templates that enable scalability as the Tech Ops portfolio grows
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or related discipline preferred; PMP certification preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical development, with exposure to CMC, Technical Operations, and program management
- Strong understanding of late-stage development and CMC deliverables; prior NDA, BLA, or launch experience strongly preferred
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Smartsheet
Key Attributes
- Collaborative partner and team player with a service-oriented mindset
- Strong commitment to accountability, follow-through, and delivering results
- Comfortable working with agility and adapting to shifting priorities
Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Pay range
$176,000—$229,000 USD
Top Skills
Microsoft Suite
Smartsheet
Kardigan South San Francisco, California, USA Office
South San Francisco, California , United States
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