Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
7+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech or 4 years in life sciences management consulting.
Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional projects.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D and oncology regulatory environment.
Strong analytical skills to convert complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills, particularly with senior leadership.
Ability to influence and align diverse teams while managing priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic projects by defining deliverables, timelines, and ownership.
Drive initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and manage vendor relationships.
Monitor competitive landscape and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Coordinate external communications with Medical Affairs and development teams.
Synthesize clinical insights to inform research priorities and strategies.
Align development activities with product launch readiness and evidence generation.
Facilitate critical decision-making on priorities and resource allocation.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunity to influence key development decisions.
Engagement with senior leadership and stakeholders.
Exposure to cutting-edge oncology research and strategies.
Full Job Description
Position Overview
We seek a Development Strategy and Operations Lead to advance our VS-7375 program by connecting clinical insights with strategy and execution. This role leads critical projects, aligns cross-functional teams, and supports key development decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic projects: Manage high-priority projects and workstreams, defining deliverables, timelines, and ownership; coordinate contributors, manage dependencies, and resolve risks.
Improve operational effectiveness: Drive cross-functional initiatives to increase development efficiency and manage relevant vendors, including scope, budgets, timelines, and deliverable quality.
Monitor the competitive landscape: Track emerging data, competitor progress, and regulatory milestones; translate findings into recommendations for strategy and operating plans.
Coordinate external communication and engagement: Partner with Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, and development teams on data disclosure, publications, congress activities, and stakeholder engagement to build oncology community awareness and support trial enrollment.
Connect clinical insights with research: Work with development teams to synthesize clinical and investigator insights that inform research priorities, translational strategy, and future development.
Support launch readiness and evidence generation: Work with Commercial, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to align development activities with product launch readiness and evidence generation plans.
Drive critical decisions: Communicate key messages, progress, risks, and recommendations; facilitate decisions on priorities and resource allocation and ensure follow-through.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related scientific discipline.
At least 7 years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience, or 4 years of management consulting experience focused on life sciences.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and deliver against timelines.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D, clinical development, and the regulatory environment in oncology.
Strong analytical judgment and ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including with senior leadership.
Ability to influence across functions, build alignment, and manage competing priorities.
Preferred
Advanced degree, such as a PhD, MBA, or MD.
Management consulting experience and/or experience managing complex projects in life sciences.
Oncology experience in development, strategy, or program management.
Experience with scientific communications, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, or process improvement.
