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Senior Director, Global Program Team Leader

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Boston, MA · 4 wk ago
Project ManagementFull-time

Program Ownership

The GPTL is accountable for: Program ownership with final accountability for precise definitions of program goals, plans, decisions and deliverables to meet those goals.

Strategic Direction

Develops the overall asset strategy, including indication sequencing and the overall regulatory and CMC strategy to support all the indications under development.

Leadership and Collaboration

Provides strategic direction and leadership to the GPTs to ensure precise goal setting and robust development plans for effective and efficient development of the asset overall. Ensures that the GPT, functional subteams and GPT members implement plans and adhere to key development milestones for assigned projects.

Objective Setting and Appraisal

Contributes to objective setting and appraisal of core team members for program-related activities. Keeps senior management informed. Ensures high-performance team effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Total leadership experience including line/project management, multidisciplinary program management experience, which includes leadership in more than one IND/IMPS, BLA/NDA/MAA, Advisory Committee or other PMDA/EMA/FDA meetings.
  • Minimum of five (8) years of experience in drug development in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the development of at least one development candidate with adherence to quality, excellence and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated experience leading drug development projects and activities in a matrixed, global organization.

Education and Background

  • A total life-science degree (MD, PhD or PharmD) is preferable, with a specialty in Endocrinology, Metabolism, Rheumatology, Internal Medicine or Clinical Pharmacology or equivalent experience with global development required.
  • Hands-on experience in developing biological assets in clinical stage.
  • Regulatory exposure to major agencies.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written/oral communication skills in English.
  • Attention to detail and ability to think strategically.
  • Willingness to take on new responsibilities.
  • Interest and ability to learn about new therapeutic areas.
  • Interest in career progression and ability to take on more senior roles in 1-3 years.

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