Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a matrixed team of experts across Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical, and CMC (Manufacturing), to drive project advancement.
Strategic Planning: Develop and present options for the program for senior management, including timing, target profiles, and cost.
Financial Oversight: Manage the program budget, including resource allocation, forecasting.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations. Lead governance and technical discussions.
Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify "deal-breakers" in the development path. You don't just report risks; you build contingency plans to bypass them.
Requirements
Education: Ph.D, M.D.. or Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or business.
15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management role
Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and strong understanding of what goes into high quality decision making
Experience in areas from target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
Experience utilizing AI tool in drug discovery and development
Building effective organizational relationships at senior and peer levels to get important work completed
A startup mindset-comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed..
Able to distill critical decisions to facilitate decision making. Able to clearly communicate in writing or presentation, and to so while minimizing misunderstandings or negative reactions.
Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity and respect for the Altos organization and demonstrate our Altos Behaviors.
Teamwork and Collaboration: focus on what is best for Altos
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
Project Team Leader : $313,200 - $ 401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission .
Diversity at Altos
Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
As a Project Team Leader, you will be accountable for execution for our high-priority therapeutic programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle-from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing.
The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and leadership skills, required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
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