About the job
About Xaira Therapeutics
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotech startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Seattle and London. The company develops generative AI models to advance drug discovery, focusing on protein and antibody therapeutics. By building foundational models for biology and disease, Xaira aims to uncover new therapies and improve the chances of success in drug development, especially for targets that have been difficult to address in the past.
Role Overview
The Senior Director of Project Management leads the execution of complex scientific and platform projects at Xaira. This position works closely with teams in biology, computational science, protein design, and engineering to keep projects moving forward with clear goals and strong alignment. The role translates high-level strategy into defined projects, setting out scope, milestones, responsibilities, and dependencies.
What You Will Do
- Guide cross-functional teams through large-scale scientific and technical projects
- Collaborate to clarify objectives, ensure alignment, and maintain momentum
- Break down strategic priorities into actionable project plans
- Define project scope, milestones, ownership, and dependencies
- Help teams prioritize based on impact and set clear outcomes
- Bring structure to complex workflows while supporting fast-paced discovery work
What We Look For
- Extensive project management experience, ideally in a scientific or technical setting
- Ability to work across scientific, technical, and organizational boundaries
- Comfort translating strategy into detailed project execution
- Strong organizational skills and a product-focused mindset
- Experience empowering teams to work efficiently in research-driven environments
Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
