Who we are:

Calico is a research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies to increase our understanding of the biology that controls lifespan. We will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Executing on this mission will require an unprecedented level of interdisciplinary effort and a long-term focus for which funding is already in place.

Position description:

• Play a key role in the operational management of Calico’s drug discovery and early development projects conducted in close collaboration with Calico’s academic and industry partners
• Work closely with the Project Team Leader (PTL) and collaborators’ Project Managers to ensure cross functional alignment and accountability
• Interact with team members of various levels of experience and at multiple sites to facilitate project and resource planning, tracking, reporting and budgeting
• Partner with the PTL and Finance to generate accurate forecasts for project expenses
• Collaborates effectively with multiple cross-functional partners within and outside of Calico

Position requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS in a life science discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a PhD in a life science discipline
• Must have project management experience in drug development at biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
• Strong understanding of discovery research, pre-clinical development and overall drug development process

• Experience in managing projects that involve close interactions with external collaborators

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to promote collaborations
• Effectively communicate progress toward milestones, opportunities, and risks to all stakeholders