Director, Project Management & R&D Operations - #259216

About Stylus Medicine:

Stylus Medicine is developing transformative in vivo genetic medicines to unlock cures. Stylus combines engineered recombinases with non-viral delivery to specifically encode therapeutics. The company's approach is versatile and modular, with potential therapeutic application across oncology, autoimmune, genetic diseases, and beyond.

About the Role

Stylus Medicine is seeking a dynamic and proactive leader to drive project management and operations across our R&D portfolio. This individual will collaborate closely with a seasoned executive team and passionate scientists in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. In this high-impact role reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, this individual will drive progress across Stylus's research portfolio by:

• Providing direct, day-to-day, hands-on project management of R&D programs
• Coordinating a high-functioning portfolio review process
• Leading the establishment of a R&D project management and operations function
• Organizing advisory boards, program deep dives, special projects, and more
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Brings:

• Track record of effective drug discovery R&D project management (required)
• Deep understanding of the decision-making in early-stage drug development (required)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills—able to influence without authority (required)
• Effectiveness in ambiguity and fast-moving environments (required)
• Expertise in leading productive, decision-focused meetings (required)
• Commitment to being an on-site and in-person colleague (required)
• Background in cell and gene therapy and an advanced scientific degree (highly preferred)