Director, Program Team Lead
About The Position
The Director, Program Team Lead (PTL) provides strategic and cross-functional leadership for one or more development programs at Tarsus. The role integrates development, regulatory, commercial, and operational perspectives to maximize long-term molecule value. The Director leads a cross-functional Program Team in defining and executing an integrated molecule strategy aligned with corporate priorities, while driving clarity, discipline, and sound decision-making across matrixed teams and senior leadership. The position calls for a strategic leader who can navigate scientific and business considerations, exercise judgment under uncertainty, and advance complex cross-functional initiatives. It also offers the opportunity to help shape the evolution of program leadership at Tarsus while advancing therapies for patients. The position is based in Tarsus’s Irvine office and follows a hybrid work environment. Some travel may be required, up to 20%. The role reports directly to the Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated progression into strategic leadership roles.
- Experience leading or meaningfully contributing to cross-functional drug development programs across multiple stages of development and/or launch planning, commercial strategy, and lifecycle management for commercial products.
- Strong understanding of global drug development, regulatory strategy, and the broader ecosystem influencing pharmaceutical product development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly matrixed environments without direct authority.
- Willingness to be hands-on and delve into details.
- Proficiency in Tarsus Leadership Competencies for Leading People, including strategic thinking and business acumen, decision-making, cross-functional leadership, outcome-driven execution, and effective communication.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- MBA or equivalent business training.
- Experience with key regulatory filings from IND through NDA and/or new product planning experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the cross-functional Program Team in defining and executing an integrated molecule strategy aligned with long-term corporate strategy and enterprise priorities.
- Own and evolve the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) to optimize molecule value.
- Drive key program decisions by defining strategic options, risks, and recommendations with functional leaders.
- Serve as the enterprise voice of the molecule, aligning stakeholders around program strategy, priorities, and decisions.
- Drive day-to-day Program Team execution, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables progress in alignment with strategy.
- Shape molecule-level inputs to annual budgeting, portfolio, and long-range planning, articulating key assumptions, risks, and value drivers.
- Identify strategic and executional risks, including competitive, regulatory, and market shifts, and develop scenario-based mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver program updates, strategic recommendations, and decision materials to the Executive Team, Board, and other governance forums.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
- Contribute to the evolution of program leadership practices and governance processes as the organization scales.
Benefits
- Onsite gym and pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals at the Irvine office.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Bonus.
- Stock equity.
- Comprehensive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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