Senior Director, Project Management

IDEAYA Biosciences•South San Francisco, CA

13d•$255,000 - $315,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary: IDEAYA is seeking a Senior Director, Project Management to join the Development team. The Senior Director, Project Management will serve as the project management lead for IDE892, providing both strategic and operational leadership across one of IDEAYA's highest-priority and most complex programs. This individual will bring scientific depth and program management rigor to a multi-arm, multi-collaboration development program spanning early combination studies through potential registrational development. The role demands a seasoned leader who can think strategically alongside the Clinical and Scientific Leads while ensuring flawless day-to-day execution across a highly matrixed, fast-moving team. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Reporting to: Vice President, Program & Portfolio Management

Requirements

PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or related field) required
Minimum 10 years of drug development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years in program management
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional oncology program teams through Phase 1 and Phase 2 development
Strong scientific fluency in oncology — ability to engage credibly with clinical, translational, and research teams
Proven ability to develop and manage integrated program plans, budgets, and risk frameworks
Experience managing external partnerships or collaborations at the program level
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; proven ability to align senior, cross-functional stakeholders
Experience in RAS-driven cancers (PDAC, NSCLC, CRC) or MTAP/EGFR/KRAS biology
Familiarity with combination oncology development strategy, including contribution-of-components frameworks
Experience supporting late-phase or registrational programs through BLA/NDA or sNDA submission
Prior experience in a lean, clinical-stage biotech environment managing multiple simultaneous program arms
All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.
Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent program management training

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager for IDE892, owning the overall program strategy in partnership with the Clinical Lead and Head of Research
Integrate scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial perspectives into a coherent Development Plan and Target Product Profile (TPP)
Lead program-level scenario planning, portfolio prioritization discussions, and trade-off analyses for Senior Leadership and the Board
Serve as a key point of contact for the Roche collaboration on IDE892, supporting Joint Steering Committee preparation and cross-company alignment
Anticipate strategic inflection points, including: combination selection, indication prioritization, registrational entry.
Own and maintain the IDE892 integrated program timeline, critical path, milestone tracking, and risk register
Lead cross-functional Program Team meetings; drive decision-making, document outcomes, and ensure accountability
Partner with Clinical Operations to oversee study execution across IDE892-001 cohorts, including RAS combination arms and expansion into PDAC and NSCLC
Manage program budget in partnership with Finance; ensure accurate forecasting and resource alignment
Coordinate cross-functional readiness for IND amendments, regulatory interactions, and data readouts
Proactively identify program risks across scientific, operational, regulatory, and partnership dimensions
Facilitate rapid cross-functional risk assessment and drive contingency planning
Escalate critical issues to Senior Leadership with clarity and recommended paths forward
Support management of the Roche collaboration, including coordination of joint program teams, data sharing, and governance meetings
Coordinate with CROs and other external partners in close collaboration with Clinical Operations
Prepare and help present program updates for Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and external partners
Ensure alignment between IDE892 program plans and broader corporate priorities and timelines