Director, Program Management

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Kyverna TherapeuticsBiopharmaceutical
Emeryville, CA (Hybrid) or Remote west coast preferredFull-TimeDirector
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Experience
Minimum of a BA/BS + 12 yrs in a scientific discipline; at least 9 years of multidisciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years of direct program management in drug development.
Required Skills
Project Management

Requirements

  • Minimum of a BA/BS + 12 years in a scientific discipline.
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D., MS, MD) or PMP certification preferred.
  • At least 9 years of multidisciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
  • At least 5 years of direct program management experience in drug development.
  • Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, including clinical, regulatory, and CMC domains.
  • Strong understanding of FDA regulatory processes and clinical trials.
  • Experience supporting late-stage clinical development and regulatory submissions strongly preferred.
  • Experience with gene or cell therapy development programs is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to communicate scientific and business elements associated with engineered T cell therapies.
  • Proven ability to proactively identify risks and drive issue resolution.
  • Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage one or more complex cross-functional development programs or high-profile partnerships.
  • Translate program strategy into integrated cross-functional timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Drive execution against critical path activities and ensure accountability for program timelines.
  • Develop and maintain program management tools to support governance, integrated timelines, and risk tracking.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and drive decision-making in a matrixed environment.
  • Identify program risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and support program governance forums and document decisions, risks, and actions.
  • Recruit and supervise Project Management Associates as required.
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