Senior Director, Project Management

Xaira Therapeutics seeks a Senior Director, Project Management to lead cross-functional execution of complex scientific and platform initiatives, ensuring work across biology, computational science, protein design, and engineering teams progresses with clarity, alignment, and momentum.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects in biotech, TechBio, or similarly interdisciplinary environments
• Strong understanding of AI/ML-enabled biological research, with experience partnering closely with computational biology, protein design, biomedical AI, or research engineering teams
• Experience working closely with scientific and engineering teams in research or platform settings
• Deep understanding of drug development processes, including preclinical through early clinical stages
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to complex initiatives in fast-moving organizations
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills
• Proven ability to influence highly skilled teams without relying on formal authority

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus
• Equity
• Flexible and friendly work environment
• Open and inclusive company culture