What You Will Contribute To AltosAs aProject Team Leader, you will be accountable for execution for our high-priority therapeutic programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle-from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing.
The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and leadership skills, required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a matrixed team of experts across Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical, and CMC (Manufacturing), to drive project advancement.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and present options for the program for senior management, including timing, target profiles, and cost.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the program budget, including resource allocation, forecasting.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations. Lead governance and technical discussions.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify "deal-breakers" in the development path. You don't just report risks; you build contingency plans to bypass them.
Who You AreMinimum Qualifications- Education: Ph.D, M.D.. or Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or business.
- 15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management role
- Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and strong understanding of what goes into high quality decision making
- Experience in areas from target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
- Experience utilizing AI tool in drug discovery and development
- Building effective organizational relationships at senior and peer levels to get important work completed
- A startup mindset-comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed..
- Able to distill critical decisions to facilitate decision making. Able to clearly communicate in writing or presentation, and to so while minimizing misunderstandings or negative reactions.
- Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity and respect for the Altos organization and demonstrate our Altos Behaviors.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: focus on what is best for Altos
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
- Project Team Leader: $313,200 - $401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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