Senior Director / Executive Director, Program Management

Lycia Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

50d•$265,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Sr. Director / Exec. Director, Program Management supports drug development programs to drive program strategy and execution. In partnership with the Project Team Lead, the Sr. Director / Exec. Director, Program Management integrates diverse perspectives to create comprehensive product plans and ensure that key deliverables are met on time, within budget, and with high-quality results. The successful candidate demonstrates outstanding influencing and communication skills and has a solution-oriented mindset to move programs forward with a sense of urgency.

Requirements

BA or BS in life sciences required; advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, MBA) preferred
Minimum of 10 years (Sr. Director) to 15 years (VP) of industry experience in drug development and program/portfolio management, with a strong emphasis on non-clinical and early clinical development, as well as experience in the development of large molecule therapeutics
Demonstrated experience in leading teams and cultivating effective cross-functional collaborations
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and rapidly gather, assimilate, and disseminate information on critical project components and milestones
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a track record of effective engagement with executive management
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
Experience working in small companies strongly preferred
PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide program vision, strategic leadership and representation to key internal and external stakeholders
Partner with project team and functional area leads to establish and maintain integrated program plans, identifying and managing critical paths to value-creating milestones
Develop and track comprehensive program timelines and budget
Ensure cross-functional partnerships and resources are leveraged effectively, and with accountability, to achieve program objectives
Promote open collaboration and transparent communication within the project team, encouraging members to think critically and integrate diverse functional perspectives
Leverage deep knowledge of drug development to identify program risks and develop contingency plans
Facilitate project team meetings, communication and decision making
Ensure alignment of program strategy/plan/execution with management expectations and priorities
Lead the development of scenarios and recommendations for decision making at various governance bodies
Potential to serve as alliance manager for external collaborations