Associate Director/Director, Project Manager

About Climb:

Climb Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for patients with immune-mediated diseases. Our product candidates include, budoprutug, an anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody that presents us with an exciting opportunity given its broad potential applicability across a number of B-cell mediated diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, immune thrombocytopenia, and membranous nephropathy and CLYM116, an anti-APRIL monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for IgA nephropathy.

At Climb Bio, our team has a knack for seeing what no one else sees—and a drive to achieve results no one expects. We are looking for a dynamic Associate Director/Director, Project Manager with expertise across the drug development lifecycle including non-clinical and early clinical development through to late development to support our pipeline from preclinical research through pivotal-phase clinical trials. Reporting to the SVP, Program Management, this role will drive cross-functional project planning and execution, including timeline and milestone management, budget and resource planning, and risk management. As an early team member, you will have the opportunity to play an integral role in building the foundations of project management for the company. This position requires a flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Drug Development Project Management

• Lead and manage projects from preclinical development through Phase 2.
• Coordinate non-clinical IND-enabling studies, including pharmacology, toxicology, and CMC activities.
• Oversee transition from preclinical to first-in-human (FIH) trials, ensuring seamless execution.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring timely regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs, CTAs).
• Facilitate Program Team meetings including preparing agendas, maintaining and disseminating minutes, and tracking and following through on assigned actions
• Support the coordination and communication across internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment and smooth execution of drug development activities
• Support efforts to optimize resources, including team capacity planning, resource allocation, and tracking operational efficiencies
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and support the preparation of reports, presentations, and data analysis for leadership and stakeholders
• Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor program progress, budgets, and resource allocation
• Ensure documentation and tracking of key decisions, changes, and actions
• Serve as the central point of contact for program-related queries

Data Analytics and Visualization

• Develop and implement data analytics strategies to support project management and decision-making processes.
• Utilize data visualization tools to create dashboards and reports that provide insights into project performance, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics into project planning and execution.
• Present data-driven insights to leadership and stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all project-related analytics and visualizations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical project management, with a focus on drug development or life sciences
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage drug development projects, ideally in a smaller, fast-paced biotech environment
• Cross-Functional Experience: Comfort working with cross-functional teams, including R&D, clinical, regulatory, and external vendors
• Operational Skills: Experience providing operational support within a small organization, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with team members and external partners
• Adaptability: Comfortable wearing multiple hats and shifting focus as needed to support various company priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with early-stage drug development (preclinical and Phase I/II trials)
• 5+ years of project management experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or CROs, with a focus on non-clinical and early clinical development.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in life sciences, pharmacology, toxicology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IND-enabling studies, preclinical toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and CMC processes.
• Experience in early-phase clinical trial operations (Phase 1/2a) and regulatory submission support.
• Familiarity with GxP regulations, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with the biotech start-up environment and ability to work in an entrepreneurial setting
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience
• Experience with project management tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft TEAMS, Smartsheet, OnePager or similar solutions / platforms
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms

Work Environment:

• Full-time, hybrid role in a dynamic, growth-oriented biotech company

Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their resumes to [email protected]

Climb is a publicly traded company with teams in Boston and Seattle. For more information, please visit climbbio.com.

Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, generous paid time off and paid holiday, and stock options. Q