Dir/Sr. Dir, Program Management Lead
About The Position
The R&D Program Management Lead (Director/Sr. Director) will oversee the successful implementation of Sagimet’s research and development programs and translate organizational strategy into actionable program roadmaps and deliverables. This role requires in-depth drug development knowledge to establish, co-ordinate and implement firm timelines and to identify risks, inter-dependencies, and mitigation strategies across functions and programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in taking a small molecule drug candidate through clinical development to regulatory approval, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a focus on cross-functional interactions and efficiency. The strong preference is for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area although others will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical stage R&D program management or a related field within the biotech industry.
- Experience in program managing one or more Phase 3 programs through NDA submission and regulatory approval is a must.
- Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, ideally experience in small molecule drug development from pre-IND to regulatory approval stage
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and team management skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards for small molecule drug development
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail and high-quality work
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project leaders to develop and implement strategic plans
- Collaborate with regulatory to manage NDA timeline
- Engage in strategic planning in partnership with program leaders to progress clinical stage FASN inhibitors though development.
- Establish and maintain integrated project timelines for R&D programs, aligning them with the company's overall objectives.
- Plan and lead development team meetings.
- Provide regular updates on development program status. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal staff, consultants and contractors, across functional areas.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets
- Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance R&D capabilities and performance.
- Support projects and meetings with external audiences including regulatory authorities, advisory boards and collaborators.
- Oversee and mentor junior team members as appropriate
- Collaborate with team members where needed to support scientific review of contracts, management of vendors, and document management.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
