Senior Director, R&D Strategy Execution & Transformation
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JobgetherBiotechnology and pharmaceuticals
Remote working opportunity within the United States.Full-TimeDirector
SalaryAnnual base salary: $223,400–$293,400, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. Eligibility for an annual bonus plan. Opportunity to receive discretionary equity awards.
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Job Details
- Experience
- A PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with at least 8 years of experience is preferred. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementRisk Management
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Preferred education and experience: PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or master's degree with at least 8 years; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Bring significant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or R&D operations.
- Have a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, particularly the Research & Development value chain.
- Demonstrate success independently leading complex cross-functional initiatives, strategic transformation programs, PMOs, or organizational change initiatives from conception through implementation.
- Translate ambiguous strategic objectives into structured execution plans, clear priorities, and measurable deliverables.
- Apply project and program management capabilities to coordinate workstreams, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure accountability.
- Use analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex business challenges and develop practical, data-driven recommendations.
- Prepare leadership materials and communicate complex topics clearly through strong executive communication and presentation skills.
- Influence senior stakeholders without direct reporting authority, using sound business judgment and emotional intelligence.
- Navigate complex, global, and matrixed organizations and build cross-functional partnerships.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and a proactive, hands-on approach to evolving priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-priority R&D transformation programs from strategy through implementation, with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Design and lead strategic Program Management Offices, defining workstreams, milestones, governance frameworks, risk processes, and performance indicators.
- Coordinate initiatives across Research, Development, and enabling functions, ensuring alignment, ownership, accountability, and timely resolution of operational challenges.
- Identify and implement sustainable improvements to R&D processes, organizational structures, operational effectiveness, and productivity.
- Strengthen strategic planning, goal-setting, governance, and performance management frameworks across the R&D organization.
- Establish operating rhythms, reporting structures, and decision-making processes that improve transparency and execution discipline.
- Translate business priorities into structured workplans, actionable initiatives, defined responsibilities, and measurable deliverables.
- Advise R&D executives on strategic and operational challenges, recommendations, and critical business decisions.
- Develop executive presentations, strategic updates, decision materials, and progress reports.
- Coordinate strategic reviews and executive forums, and track progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
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