Associate Director, Research Strategic Planning and Operation-Project Management
Vir Biotechnology · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $162,500 to $227,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Vir Biotechnology's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Vir Biotechnology's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vir Biotechnology
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vir Biotechnology's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vir Biotechnology.
About this role
The Associate Director of Research Project Management at Vir Biotechnology will lead and manage cross-functional research programs in discovery and preclinical phases. This role involves developing project plans, facilitating team meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment on objectives and deliverables. The position requires strong collaboration with scientific teams and external partners to support successful execution of research initiatives.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vir Biotechnology as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline with 12+ years of experience in drug development
- Demonstrated experience leading project management activities for discovery and/or preclinical research programs within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment
- Project management expertise within drug discovery and research organizations
- Ability to balance tactical execution and strategic leadership
- Deep knowledge of PM methodologies, concepts, techniques, and tools
- Proficient using MS Office Suite, SmartSheet, and/or other project management software
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred
- Experience managing projects with remote teams and through external alliances
- Experience supporting programs through IND-enabling activities or transition into early development
What you get
- Compensation package including salary, bonus, and equity
- Health and welfare benefit plans
- Non-accrual paid time off
- Company shut down for holidays
- Commuter benefits
- 401K match
Worth weighing
- Role requires 3 days per week in the office in San Francisco
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or professional development
- No salary listed for specific experience levels, only a range
- Focus on early-stage research may limit exposure to later-stage development processes
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Listed by Vir Biotechnology on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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