Drug Discovery Program Lead

Job Title : Assistant Manager – Program Management

Location : Hyderabad

Department : Program Management

Reporting To : Head – Program Management

Business Unit : Integrated Drug Discovery (IDD)

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager – Program Management will be responsible for end-to-end coordination, planning, and execution of Drug Discovery projects across multidisciplinary scientific teams including Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Process R&D, and Analytical functions. The role acts as a bridge between clients and internal project teams, ensuring delivery excellence, compliance, and scientific alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Coordinate and manage multiple Drug Discovery / Integrated programs across Chemistry, Biology, and DMPK functions.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and dashboards using project management tools.
• Ensure adherence to project milestones, budget, and quality requirements.
• Track deliverables and proactively highlight risks, delays, or dependencies to internal stakeholders.

Client Communication & Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Risk & Quality Management

develop mitigation plans in consultation with scientific and operational leads.

Business Support & Reporting

Qualifications & Experience

Key Skills & Competencies

Behavioral Competencies (Aligned to PI Values)