Job Description
About the role:We are looking for a talented, motivated Senior Director to join our Portfolio & Program Management Team as a key leader for our lead program. You will be responsible for actively managing a highly technical, cross functional team to drive program execution. As the lead, you must be proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will manage program scope, timelines, deliverables, budget, risks, decisions and communications. This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in South San Francisco, CA (US-based, west coast remote may be considered for candidates outside of the area).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Lead a cross-functional program team (including representatives from Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Ops Tech, and Commercial) to manage the development and execution of program strategy in alignment with corporate goals
- Have accountability as the primary contact for the program, including ownership, maintenance, and communication of all program information, including strategy, scope, deliverables, timelines, status and key risks
- Work with the program team members to facilitate project/program execution from Pre-IND planning through BLA/MAA approvals utilizing project management tools and processes to maintain strategic direction, project schedule/timeline, communications, budget/cost and identify and mitigate risks
- Facilitate program related decision-making processes by working with the program teams to develop and present analyses and recommendations to senior management as part of the governance process
- Leverage input from all critical functions to prepare detailed integrated development plans that maximize the value of the programs. Define critical path activities/decisions and associated risks, in collaboration with program teams, to ensure the programs meet their milestones on time and on budget
- Manage program team meeting operations including planning agendas, scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and following up with team members on critical action items
- Ensure program team activities and decisions are clearly communicated, documented, and archived
- Foster strong relationships and support effective and impactful communications with management, team members and functional line managers to facilitate timely and active management of issues/risks/decisions/opportunities
- Maintain program-related documentation such as program plans, budget and timelines and project goals
- Participate as a member of the Portfolio & Program Management Team to continually improve on program management and governance processes, as well as bring best practices to teams across the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Position requirements & experience:- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field required (or relevant experience) with at least 12 years of project management experience in similar role in the biotechnology industry and at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Cell therapy experience strongly preferred
- Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We offer a chance to work with talented people in a collaborative environment and provide a top-notch compensation and benefits package, which includes an annual performance bonus, equity, health insurance, generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns) and much more. The expected salary range for this role is $230,000 to $270,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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