Associate Director CTD - Seattle WA

, ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post., Position SummaryThe Associate Director, Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Program Manager is a key contributor within the CTD Program Management Office (PMO), reporting to the Head of CTD PMO. This role manages complex development program activities, drives operational execution, and ensures alignment with CTDâs strategic objectives.The successful candidate will coordinate crossâ‘functional teams, maintain highâ‘quality program planning and delivery, support enterprise governance, and contribute to PMO standards, tools, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence a dynamic, rapidly evolving development portfolio within Cell Therapy., Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and Portfolio ManagementManage dayâ‘toâ‘day planning, coordination, and execution of CTD development program activities across early, late, and lifecycle stages, ensuring alignment from pre-IND through BLA submission.Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, risk logs, and decision trackers in alignment with CTDO PMO governance.Support resource planning, scenario modeling inputs, and portfolio prioritization activities.Partner with CMC, Technical Writing, Analytical Development, Process Development, Regulatory, Research, Clinical, and Manufacturing stakeholders to ensure program deliverables and milestones are met.Maintain accurate, compliant data in enterprise portfolio systems.Support preparation of materials for governance forums, crossâ‘functional team meetings, and leadership presentations.Operational Excellence and PMO StandardsContribute to the implementation and enhancement of PMO tools, templates, dashboards, and operating mechanisms.Support adoption of digital and AIâ‘enabled capabilities across program management processes.Assist in tracking Hoshin Kanri (HK) objectives and related KPIs.Ensure alignment with centralized CTDO PMO governance and best practices.Cross-Functional Leadership and CommunicationFacilitate transparent communication across program teams, ensuring timely updates on priorities, risks, issues, and dependencies.Develop clear, concise program readouts for leadership and governance bodies.Drive crossâ‘functional problemâ‘solving and ensure integrated project planning across CMC and development network groups.Foster an environment of agility, resilience, and strong team collaboration.Change LeadershipSupport PMOâ‘driven change initiatives across CTD, including adoption of new processes, digital tools, and standardized operating mechanisms.Promote continuous improvement and operational discipline across teams. , , , , ,

Created: 2026-03-30