Company
Biotech
SeniorDirector,ProgramManagement
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“Senior Director, Program Management. Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional leadership, Risk Management. Lead cross-functional program planning. Lead program execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of development objectives; Successful delivery of commercialization objectives
Industry & Context.
Risk mitigation; Decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years pharmaceutical/biotech development, 5+ years leading complex programs, Experience in matrixed environment, Understanding of drug development processes, Experience managing integrated plans, Experience managing timelines, Experience managing budgets, Experience with critical path analysis, Experience working in alliance environments, Leadership skills, Influencing skills, Facilitation skills, Decision-management skills, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Ability to manage competing priorities, Ability to operate with agility, Ability to operate with adaptability, Ability to operate with execution focus
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Equivalent relevant experience, Significant exposure to late-stage programs, Significant exposure to global drug development programs, Collaboration with Asia-based partners
What You'll Do.
Lead cross-functional program planning
Lead program execution
Facilitate program strategy meetings
Lead governance meetings
Develop integrated program plans
Maintain integrated program plans
Optimize integrated program plans
Drive governance processes
Identify decision forums
Equip leadership with materials
Partner with external partners
Ensure alignment with partners
Ensure communication with partners
Ensure governance with partners
Oversee program risk management
Identify program issues
Implement mitigation strategies
Partner on program budgeting
Partner on program forecasting
Partner on resource allocation
Promote cross-functional alignment
Promote accountability
Contribute to continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External partners; Global stakeholders
Communication Scope
Decision framing; Documentation; Communication
Process & Methodology
Program planning, Program execution, Integrated program plans, Risk mitigation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical, and nonclinical functions throughout the full product lifecycle. Facilitate and lead program strategy and governance meetings, including agenda setting, decision framing, documentation, and accountability tracking. Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize integrated program plans, including timelines, budgets, critical paths, interdependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Drive governance processes by identifying appropriate decision forums and ensuring leadership is equipped with decision-ready materials. Partner with Program Leadership and Alliance Management to ensure alignment, communication, and effective governance with external partners, including international collaborators. Oversee program risk management, proactively identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies to protect timelines and milestones. Partner with Finance on program budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure financial alignment and executive approval processes. Promote strong cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability to ensure successful delivery of development and commercialization objectives. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within program management processes and organizational operating models. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience. 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech development, including significant exposure to late-stage or global drug development programs. 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional program or project management in a matrixed environment. Strong understanding of drug development processes, including regulatory pathways (NDA/MAA) and submission support activities. Proven experience managing integrated development plans, timelines, budget
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