Senior Director, Clinical Portfolio and Program Management

About the role

We are looking for a talented, motivated Senior Director to join our Portfolio & Program Management Team as a key leader for our lead program. You will be responsible for actively managing a highly technical, cross functional team to drive program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional program team (including representatives from Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Ops Tech, and Commercial) to manage the development and execution of program strategy in alignment with corporate goals
• Have accountability as the primary contact for the program, including ownership, maintenance, and communication of all program information, including strategy, scope, deliverables, timelines, status and key risks
• Work with the program team members to facilitate project/program execution from Pre-IND planning through BLA/MAA approvals utilizing project management tools and processes to maintain strategic direction, project schedule/timeline, communications, budget/cost and identify and mitigate risks
• Leverage input from all critical functions to prepare detailed integrated development plans that maximize the value of the programs. Define critical path activities/decisions and associated risks, in collaboration with program teams, to ensure the programs meet their milestones on time and on budget
• Manage program team meeting operations including planning agendas, scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and following up with team members on critical action items
• Ensure program team activities and decisions are clearly communicated, documented, and archived
• Foster strong relationships and support effective and impactful communications with management, team members and functional line managers to facilitate timely and active management of issues/risks/decisions/opportunities
• Maintain program-related documentation such as program plans, budget and timelines and project goals
• Participate as a member of the Portfolio & Program Management Team to continually improve on program management and governance processes, as well as bring best practices to teams across the organization

Position Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or related field required (or relevant experience) with at least 12 years of project management experience in similar role in the biotechnology industry and at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Cell therapy experience strongly preferred
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• The expected salary range for this role is $230,000 to $270,000 per year.
• Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Top-notch compensation and benefits package, which includes an annual performance bonus, equity, health insurance, generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns)
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce