Senior Project Manager

About Us

Fortitude Biomedicines is a cutting-edge biotechnology company dedicated to advancing immunotherapy and biologics research. One of our missions is to accelerate the development of novel cancer treatments by leveraging Fortitude Bio’s Glue-DAC platform, an ADC drug discovery engine using a proprietary protein degrader payload.

In our fast-paced environment, we value entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and a commitment to transforming patient care.

Position Summary

We have created a new position for a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Program Manager, to provide program management for our drug discovery and development programs. In partnership with the Program Lead, the Sr Program Manager will drive development and deliver results for programs in early to late phase preclinical development and coordinating IND-enabling studies.

The successful candidate should possess and demonstrate a firm understanding of drug development, have a strong track record of managing multiple preclinical development programs that led to IND submission, be comfortable with ambiguity, and have strong communication skills.

As part of a focused startup team, you will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, breaking new grounds and pushing boundaries to deliver innovative medicines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with our multi‑site teams to ensure projects are clearly scoped, appropriately resourced, and executed on time and within budget in our fast-paced setting with evolving priorities·      Provide clear, consistent visibility into project status through regular updates to teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership·      Work effectively across multiple sites, global teams, and time zones·      Accountable for project timeline, governance, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery·      Ensure the effective and consistent operation of high-functioning program teams·      Facilitates IND-enabling studies at CROs and program team meetings to ensure productive and efficient discussion and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Qualifications – education and Experience:
• 5+ years in R&D and/or drug development project management experience, with a proven track record of leading IND-enabling studies to IND submission
• Bachelor's degree required;
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, or PhD) in life sciences, molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology or a related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of/exposure to the drug development process
• Ability to analyze project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and other project management collateral using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau or similar) to identify issues and drive problem solving
• Ability to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with experience in early-stage startups or similar fast-paced environments; comfortable with decision-making, tight timelines, and multitasking.
• Qualifications – preferred skills:
• Experience in developing drugs for oncology and/or autoimmune diseases
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements are typical of those for an office position, including ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the future of autoimmune and oncology therapeutics in a groundbreaking startup biotech.·      Competitive salary, equity package, and benefits tailored to early-stage innovation.·      A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas have impact.

If you are a passionate leader ready to tackle cancer's toughest challenges in a nimble startup, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to careers@fortitudebio.com.