Senior Director, Program Management

About the role

The Senior Director, Program Management will lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical and nonclinical functions. They will organize and lead strategy team meetings, develop and maintain integrated and detailed development plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management frameworks. They will identify critical path activities, interdependencies, and risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies. They will coordinate program governance, including proactively planning for decisions, identifying correct forums for decision making, and leading the preparation of decision-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical and nonclinical functions.
• Organize and lead strategy team meetings: set agendas, clarify objectives, document decisions, and proactively ensure accountability for action items.
• Develop and maintain integrated and often detailed development plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify critical path activities, interdependencies, and risks; proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Couple with Program Lead and Alliance manager in managing alignment, communication and governance with our partner.
• Promote cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability to achieve development and commercialization milestones.
• Partner with Finance on program budgeting and forecasting; ensure alignment and manage process for executive endorsement.
• Contribute to departmental and corporate process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech or pharmaceutical development.
• 5+ years of program or project leadership in complex drug development programs, including proficiency in strategic planning.
• Experience in rare disease / orphan drug / late-stage development desired.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (NDA/MAA) and support of regulatory submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Experience of working within a partnership, preferable with Asia based partner.