Senior Director, Program Management
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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech development; 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional program or project management
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipBudgetingRisk Management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
- 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech development, including significant exposure to late-stage or global drug development programs.
- 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional program or project management in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of drug development processes, including regulatory pathways (NDA/MAA) and submission support activities.
- Proven experience managing integrated development plans, timelines, budgets, and critical path analysis in complex programs.
- Experience working in alliance or partnership-based environments, preferably including collaboration with Asia-based partners.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across diverse, global stakeholders.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and decision-management skills in cross-functional settings.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficiency with project management tools and standard productivity software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet).
- Ability to operate with agility, adaptability, and strong execution focus in complex organizational structures.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical, and nonclinical functions throughout the full product lifecycle.
- Facilitate and lead program strategy and governance meetings, including agenda setting, decision framing, documentation, and accountability tracking.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize integrated program plans, including timelines, budgets, critical paths, interdependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive governance processes by identifying appropriate decision forums and ensuring leadership is equipped with decision-ready materials.
- Partner with Program Leadership and Alliance Management to ensure alignment, communication, and effective governance with external partners, including international collaborators.
- Oversee program risk management, proactively identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies to protect timelines and milestones.
- Partner with Finance on program budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure financial alignment and executive approval processes.
- Promote strong cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability to ensure successful delivery of development and commercialization objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within program management processes and organizational operating models.
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