[Hiring] Associate Director, Program Management @Foresight Diagnostics Inc.

Role Description

The Associate Director, Program Management will lead the Program Management function, providing both people leadership and portfolio-level oversight across Foresight’s product development, operations, and external partnership programs.

• Manage and develop a program and project management team.
• Directly lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, including biopharma companion diagnostic (CDx) partnerships and other strategic programs.
• Own and facilitate the company’s formal program governance processes, ensuring clear visibility into portfolio health, risks, and priorities.
• Partner closely with executive and functional leadership to drive alignment, enable decision-making, and ensure successful execution across a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in program management, product development, or related roles in biotechnology, diagnostics, or life sciences.
• People management experience, leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Background in molecular diagnostics, including assay and software components (MRD experience preferred).
• PMP or equivalent certification (strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs and portfolios in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting or leading companion diagnostics (CDx) partnerships or external biopharma collaborations.
• Strong familiarity with regulated product development, including FDA, CAP/CLIA, and design control processes (ISO 13485).
• Experience establishing and operating program governance frameworks and executive reporting structures.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with operational execution capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience scaling processes and building program management capabilities in growing organizations.
• Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Office Timeline, etc.).
• Situational awareness, coupled with facilitation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills to drive cross-functional decision-making.

Requirements

• This position may be required to work across time zones as needed to support project schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base compensation of $180,000 - $200,000 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.