[Hiring] Director, Program Manager @Abeona Therapeutics Inc.

Role Description

Join Abeona Therapeutics as a Director, Program Manager in our Program Leadership department and help advance a mission-driven portfolio of cell and gene therapies. In this strategic and hands-on individual contributor role, you will lead cross-functional development programs, translate strategy into integrated execution plans, and support program-level decisions. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization who are committed to developing innovative therapies for patients.

This is a U.S.-based remote role supporting colleagues across the country. Abeona's manufacturing facilities are in Cleveland, Ohio. Current projects are focused primarily on preclinical and IND-enabling programs, with responsibilities expected to span the full development lifecycle.

Your day-to-day as Director, Program Manager:

• Accountable for the integrated planning and execution of assigned programs within Abeona's portfolio.
• Partners closely with the Program Lead and functional leaders to translate strategy and governance decisions into coordinated timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables that support program and corporate goals.
• This is an individual-contributor leadership role with responsibility for influencing cross-functional teams, strengthening program-management practices, and advancing gene therapy programs in a highly regulated environment.

Schedule:

• This is a remote role, with core work hours from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET).
• Occasional work outside core hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be required.
• This position works collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S., so some flexibility is required depending on the successful candidate's location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of cross-functional program or project management experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience supporting cell and gene therapy development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharma/biotech development and success coordinating complex, cross-functional programs through integrated planning, risk management, and disciplined execution.
• Ability to synthesize complex program data into clear risks, options, and recommendations for program and functional leaders.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for commitments in a productive and assertive manner.
• Proficiency with program-planning, scheduling, analysis, and presentation tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Track record of facilitating productive collaboration and decisions across geographically and culturally diverse teams.

Requirements

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible program or project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (preferred).
• Advanced degree in a scientific, technical, or related field (preferred).
• Oncology development experience (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

Benefits

• The anticipated U.S. base salary range for this position is $215,000–$230,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Equity opportunities.
• Robust health coverage options.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Company-paid basic dental and vision plans.
• Lifestyle spending account for wellness reimbursements.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Up to 160 hours of paid time off accrual per calendar year, prorated based on date of hire.

Important Notes for Candidates

• Visa Sponsorship Not Currently Available.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Current or future H-1B sponsorship is not available for this role.

EEOC Disclaimer

We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you are ready to bring collaborative program leadership to a patient-focused cell and gene therapy organization, we encourage you to apply.