# Associate Director, Research Strategic Planning and Operation-Project Management at Vir

- Company: Vir
- What the company does: Vir is leveraging immunologic breakthroughs to address unmet patient needs in infectious disease and beyond. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.vir.bio/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $163K to $228K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/virbiotechnologyinc/jobs/4720942005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vir-associate-director-research-strategic-planning-and-operation-project-managem/

## About the role

The Research Strategic Planning & Operations (ReSPO) team serves as a strategic partner to Research, enabling effective portfolio management, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution across Vir Bio's research organization.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline with 12+ years of experience in drug development, or advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA), preferred, with commensurate experience
- Demonstrated project management and drug development expertise, with the ability to independently drive complex activities, make informed decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing projects with remote teams and through external alliances preferred
- Deep knowledge of PM methodologies, concepts, techniques, and tools with significant work in project management roles is required
- Proficient using MS Office Suite, SmartSheet, and/or other project management software

Tags: Research