Why Sarepta Why Now
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle central nervous system and cardiac 2023 we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
Were looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits see our website: Importance of the Role
The Director Corporate Strategy will provide leadership oversight delivery of the companys long-range strategy. This leader will also be accountable for actively managing Sareptas portfolio prioritization process and approval. Finally as part of the newly formed Internal Consulting team the individual will also champion/lead various key corporate initiatives as approved by the executive committee. This role reports into Corporate Strategy and Program Management organization which is tasked with ensuring execution of the overall corporate strategy including the companys long-range strategic plan.The Opportunity to Make a Difference
Strategic Planning
Lead a highly cross functional team to deliver Sareptas long range strategic plan evaluating current and future portfolio opportunities as well as corporate capabilities.
Support R&D strategy to expand current indications and enter into new disease areas
Lead and coordinate strategic off-sites and pipeline annual reviews
Align budgets and financial planning to corporate strategy and priorities
Drive process and accountabilities for creation of key cross-functional deliverables and milestones
Modify strategic recommendations based on current status of programs and risk factors
Proactively identify gaps and areas of opportunity and work cross functionally to fill gaps
Create and utilize modeling methodologies that will interrogate the portfolio and R&D resources to support internal platforms/programs and external investment opportunities
Work with finance to incorporate long-range financial plan including investment requirements
Develop and maintain outside competitive landscape tracking major milestones newsfeeds and insights from competitors
Provide risk assessment on timing of data and readouts to support investment decision making
Develop and maintain a portfolio prioritization and Probability of Success methodology. Manage the cross functional team accountable for generation of the prioritization and overall view on the Sarepta Portfolio ultimately obtaining approval by the RDC and Executive Committee
Internal Consulting
Beyond strategy management responsibilities the individual will also lead key corporate initiatives as deemed critical by the Executive Committee. These projects vary heavily by type duration and scope.
Projects will be sponsored by an Executive Committee member
These projects offset the need for costly external consultants and maintain knowledge within Sarepta
More about You
MBA or PhD in technical discipline
At least 8- 10 years experience with demonstrated success in leading large-scale programs/projects with proven results and effective leadership and management skills
Extensive knowledge and experience in R&D - ability to define develop and implement portfolio strategies based on trends opportunities needs and market direction within pharmaceutical industry and/or health care environment.
Operational experience in investment optimization models asset valuation and portfolio assessment techniques.
Strong financial budget and resource planning experience
Demonstrated success in leading through influence
Demonstrated ability to integrate information and apply creative thinking and proactive problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to identify build and implement solutions to cross-functional team issues
Excellent balanced approach to process versus results-driven leadership and management skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills up down and across the organization
Strong business analytical and planning skills
Represents attributes reflective of Sareptas Values: Patient focused bias for action commitment to excellence empowered people and integrity.
What Now
Were always looking for solution-oriented critical thinkers.
So if youre comfortable with ambiguity and candor relish challenging yourself and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work then we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
We are focused on the development of precision genetic medicines to treat rare neuromuscular and central nervous system diseases. Learn more about Sarepta.