Senior Director, R&D Strategy Execution – Transformation

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead critical R&D transformation projects from strategic planning to execution.

• Create and oversee strategic program management offices, encompassing workstream design, milestones, governance, risk management, and performance tracking.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability across Research, Development, and supporting functions.

• Proactively address challenges and escalate significant decisions as needed.

• Identify potential enhancements to R&D operational models, processes, organizational effectiveness, and productivity.

• Design and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

• Aid in the design and ongoing enhancement of R&D governance, strategic planning, goal-setting, and performance management processes.

• Establish management systems and operating rhythms that bolster decision-making, transparency, and follow-through.

• Collaborate with functional leaders to convert R&D-wide priorities into actionable plans, clear ownership, and measurable outcomes.

• Work alongside R&D leadership to tackle intricate strategic and operational challenges.

• Prepare executive communications, decision materials, and progress reports.

• Support leadership forums, strategic assessments, and high-priority initiatives of the R&D head office.

• Contribute to strategic problem-solving and new initiatives as organizational priorities shift.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in biopharma, life sciences consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, R&D operations, or similar domains.

• Robust understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and the R&D value chain.

• Direct experience in drug development or oncology is advantageous.

• Proven track record of independently managing complex cross-functional initiatives, transformations, PMOs, or organizational change programs through to completion.

• Ability to convert vague objectives into structured work plans and drive execution through stakeholders without direct authority.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

• Outstanding executive communication and storytelling skills.

• Capability to independently create materials for senior leadership.

• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment.

• Proficient in navigating complex global and matrixed organizations.

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, hands-on, and adaptable.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• PhD with 6 years of experience or a master’s degree with 8 years of experience preferred.

• Exceptions may be considered for candidates with relevant experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan for non-commercial roles.

• Eligibility for an incentive compensation plan for commercial roles.

• Discretionary equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• FSA/HSA options.

• Life insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Wellness programs.