Director, Program Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead interdisciplinary development teams and oversee the execution of comprehensive cross-functional program plans throughout all phases of drug development.

• Collaborate with program and functional leaders to synchronize development strategies with corporate goals and portfolio priorities.

• Create and sustain integrated cross-functional development plans, timelines, milestones, assumptions, and critical path analyses.

• Recognize risks, dependencies, and opportunities to ensure effective program advancement.

• Facilitate program governance, stage-gate reviews, and executive decision-making processes.

• Produce executive-level dashboards, presentations, and recommendations regarding program status, risks, resource requirements, and key decisions.

• Provide counsel to senior leadership on program execution and portfolio considerations.

• Foster accountability, alignment, and communication among functions and external partners.

• Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, scenario analyses, and contingency planning.

• Assist in resource planning, prioritization, and discussions on cross-functional capacity.

• Drive trade-off decisions that balance timelines, costs, quality, and business objectives.

• Collaborate with Finance and functional leaders on forecasting and budget planning.

• Advocate for best practices, tools, and processes that enhance program execution and organizational effectiveness.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing cross-functional collaboration and scalability.

• Mentor team members and develop Program Management capabilities.

• Support strategic initiatives that strengthen and mature the Program Management function.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with substantial experience in leading cross-functional drug development programs.

• Proven experience supporting programs across multiple stages of development, from early research through clinical development and lifecycle management.

• Strong knowledge of drug development, regulatory processes, and development governance.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, align, and lead diverse cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

• Outstanding communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in developing integrated project plans, managing risk, and driving strategic decision-making.

• An advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Experience in oncology development is preferred.

• Familiarity with supporting major regulatory milestones, including INDs, CTAs, NDA/BLA submissions, and lifecycle management activities is preferred.

• Experience managing alliances, CROs, CDMOs, and external development partners is preferred.

• Previous experience in a scientific, clinical, regulatory, technical operations, or CMC function is preferred.

• PMP or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.

• Experience with portfolio planning, resource management, and governance processes is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus.

• New hire equity package.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• PTO.

• Paid holidays.