Associate Director, Program Management

Job Description

RhyGaze is a biotech company developing transformative gene therapies to restore vision in patients with blindness. Our programs target patients with blinding retinal diseases, and we are committed to bringing life-changing treatments to those in need. As RhyGaze expands its portfolio and advances additional development assets, we are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to provide leadership across one or more development programs and support portfolio execution. Reporting to the Program Management Lead, this individual will drive cross-functional planning and execution, facilitate governance and decision-making processes, and ensure alignment across internal teams and external partners. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help advance key corporate and development objectives. Serving as a trusted partner and deputy to the Program Management Lead, the Associate Director will represent the function when needed, provide leadership across assigned programs, and contribute to the continued development of RhyGaze’s program management capabilities as the organization grows. Tasks Program Leadership and Execution Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of one or more development programs across the RhyGaze portfolio. Partner with program teams to establish integrated development plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones. Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability to ensure achievement of program objectives. Identify interdependencies across programs and proactively manage competing priorities and resource constraints. Support portfolio-level planning activities and preparation of executive updates. Ensure program activities remain aligned with corporate objectives and strategic priorities. Cross-Functional Coordination Facilitate collaboration among Research, CMC, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Finance, and external partners