Job Description

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, First-in-Class Dermatology Drugs | Veradermics !

Veradermics | Overview

Veradermics is a late clinical-stage aesthetics and dermatology focused biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class therapeutics for common dermatologic conditions.

Fresh off a $75 million Series B financing, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This funding propels the development of our lead candidate, VDPHL01, a non-hormonal oral therapeutic for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and patterned hair loss (PHL). With Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials now underway, Veradermics is advancing toward transformative solutions for patients and redefining the standard of care in dermatology. Learn more here .

In addition to VDPHL01, our pipeline is expanding to address widespread conditions like common warts and molluscum contagiosum. At Veradermics, we combine scientific rigor with a vision for impactful innovation to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.

Why Work at Veradermics

• You Can Be Part of a Meaningful Mission - Veradermics aims to create a paradigm shift in medical dermatology by bringing pharmaceutical innovation to the treatment of common skin conditions that currently lack meaningful therapeutic advances and have been neglected by traditional pharma.
• Veradermics Has Significant Growth Potential – Veradermics’ Product Candidates Have Cumulative Revenue Estimates of > $6B/Year.
• We have been featured in Forbes, Slate, The New York Post, The Hartford Courant, The Kansas City Star, and many other multi-media platforms.

Corporate Project Manager | Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Project Manager to support our expanding Program Management and Leadership teams. Reporting into the Project Management Office (PMO) under Project and Program Management, this role is responsible for managing cross-functional corporate projects that directly support company growth, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making. This role requires a candidate who understands basic drug development principles, has a demonstrated ability to problem-solve and handle multiple tasks concurrently, possesses skills to translate discourse into actionable and trackable deliverables, is undaunted by complex deliverables, and has a successful project management track record. The role includes support for high-attention meetings involving the CEO, CFO and other Executive Team members, such as at investor conferences or banking meetings.

Strategic Project Management

• Plan, manage, and track strategic projects across business functions such as investor relations, business development, financing strategy, and commercial readiness.
• Develop project plans with clear and communicable milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables; track and maintain up-to-date documentation across projects and portfolio.
• Monitor organizational capacity to inform project planning, manage resource constraints, and recommend prioritization tradeoffs where needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, impediments, and dependencies across functions.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and maintain momentum through regular touchpoints, tracking tools, and structured follow-ups.

Communication and Reporting

• Report progress against goals and milestones across the corporate project portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team and Finance to support business planning, resourcing, prioritization, and monthly portfolio financial reporting.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready communications, including project updates, decision briefs, board/investor summaries, and presentation materials.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Executive Team Support

• Reports to Head of Project and Program Management and partners closely to drive cross-functional execution of corporate-level initiatives.
• Provide logistical support for CEO and CFO during investor conferences, banking meetings, or external corporate events, including scheduling, prep materials, and follow-up documentation.
• Attend critical CEO/CFO meetings to capture key takeaways, assign actionable next steps, and update project plans accordingly.
• Ensure actions from meetings are captured, communicated, tracked, and followed through to completion.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, finance, science, or engineering) and 4 or more years of project management experience, including leading company-level initiatives that involve multiple functions and platforms (e.g., Finance, Commercial, Business Development).
• Project and Strategic Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects aligned to strategic corporate priorities such as investor relations, commercial growth, or corporate development.
• Executive Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently engage senior leaders, distill and effectively communicate complex topics for executive-level audiences.
• Analytical and Technical Skills: Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data and project metrics to inform decisions; comfortable using tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Monday, MS Project and similar platforms.
• Professionalism and Adaptability: Operates with discretion and sound judgment in fast-paced, dynamic environments; exceptional organizational skills and ability to combine attention to detail with high-level perspective.
• Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent.

Location

• New Haven, Connecticut. This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in our New Haven office.
• Business travel, up to 50%, depending on business activity, may be required; primarily domestic, but occasionally international.
• Participation at meetings and other engagements outside of standard core hours as required.

Salary and Benefits

Veradermics provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility, and access to the employee stock option plan. Robust benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefit matching, dependent care FSA, and unlimited paid time off.

Company Culture

Veradermics is a small and tight-knit operation where our team works tirelessly to develop innovative new therapeutics for dermatology. We hold ourselves to an incredibly high standard and are looking for an exceptional person who is ready to be an integral team member and make a positive impact on the practice of medicine. We strongly appreciate positivity, curiosity, and, above all else, the ability to stay organized and get things done at the highest level and on time. We are incredibly conscious of creating a comfortable, flexible environment that cultivates the desire to be engaged, ask questions, and feel a vested interest in our team's success. Most importantly, you should value honest and direct communication as you recognize that this is the best way for any individual or team to continuously learn and grow. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but also complex.

What It's Like To Work With Us

We’re passionate about dermatology and about improving the lives of individuals suffering from common skin conditions. The therapeutics you help us develop will impact the quality of life of millions of people suffering from conditions ranging from common warts to alopecia areata. We strive to do our personal best and to encourage others to do their best. We also believe in treating others with respect and want to create a company that people are excited to work for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veradermics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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