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

Role Description

Join Abeona Therapeutics as a Senior Director, Program Manager in our Program Leadership department and help advance a mission-driven portfolio of cell and gene therapies. In this role, you will lead cross-functional development programs, translate strategy into integrated execution plans, and influence portfolio-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 Senior Director, Program Manager:

• Reporting to the VP, Program Leadership, the Senior Director, Program Manager provides strategic leadership for one or more programs within Abeona's portfolio.
• Directs integrated, cross-functional program planning and execution.
• Partners with program and functional leaders to align strategy, timelines, resources, risks, and decisions in support of 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

• Advanced degree in a scientific field such as MS, PhD, MD, or PharmD.
• At least 15 years of cross-functional program or project management experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Direct experience managing cell and gene therapy development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex project data into clear risks, options, and recommendations for the executive leadership team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharma/biotech development project management.
• Successful track record of leading complex, cross-functional drug-development programs through integrated planning, executive communication, and disciplined execution.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for commitments in a productive and assertive manner.
• Proficiency with planning systems and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Track record of facilitating productive decisions across geographically and culturally diverse teams.

Requirements

• Oncology experience (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

Benefits

• The anticipated U.S. base salary range for this position is $225,000–$240,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Equity opportunities.
• Robust health coverage options.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Company-paid basic dental and vision plans.
• Lifestyle spending account (wellness reimbursements).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Up to 160 hours of paid time off accrual per calendar year (prorated based on date of hire).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. A normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 is required. Must be able to travel between company sites or to vendor locations, as needed.

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.