Executive Director, Program Management

Introduction:Xencor is a public clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area (Pasadena) and in San Diego. Our focus is developing high-potential XmAb bispecific T-cell engagers and additional engineered drug candidates that leverage our differentiated technology platforms and we are advancing our pipeline toward clinical proof-of-concept decisions. Our goal is to create high-impact therapeutics for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. More than 20 XmAb drug candidates engineered with our technology are in clinical development and three XmAb medicines have been marketed by partners. For more information please visit . We have an excellent opportunity for an Executive Director Program Management to join our is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days a week on-site. This can be based from our San Diego or Pasadena CA. : The Executive Director Program Management is responsible for leading a cross-functional team accountable for the end-to-end development of oncology programs within a matrixed environment. This role drives strategic alignment and execution from research through clinical development and into life cycle management ensuring programs meet scientific regulatory and commercial objectives. This role requires broad expertise in drug development strong communication and leadership abilities as well as skillful internal and external stakeholder engagement/ Duties:Builds and drives a project team through clear designation of team roles responsibilities clear work scope and coordination of effortsRigorously evaluates program assumptions timelines and budgets developing alternative scenarios to support strategic and operational flexibility Integrates emerging clinical regulatory and commercial insights into program strategy adapting plans in response to a dynamic external environment Anticipates potential risks early and leads the team in developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies Leads strategic decision-making for the program in partnership with key stakeholders ensuring appropriate resourcing and providing oversight and input on key budget-related decisionsManages construction and maintenance of Integrated Development Plans written in partnership with the program team and key expertsManages project plans (in Smartsheet or MSP) that deliver the integrated development plan within agreed budget and timelinesInfluences functional team members to deliver on activities as necessary to achieve program goalsProvides periodic status reports to executives and coordinates documentation and archiving of project deliverablesCommunicates effectively across all functional groups so schedules and scope of the project remain clearProvides alliance management support to one or more external partnershipsAlliance manager for multiple partnershipsCo-chairs at least one governance/advisory teamMay provide oversight and direction to others as needed. When assigned performs supervision in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures which may include recruiting training communicating job expectations appraising job performance delivering feedback and coaching and providing career development planning and opportunitiesAdheres to all department and company-wide policies regarding conduct performance and proceduresProvides oversight and direction to direct and indirect reports as applicable in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures. The responsibilities may include but are not limited to recruiting training communicating job expectations appraising and managing job performance delivering feedback and coaching and providing career development planning and opportunitiesPerforms other duties as requires an BS degree in Life Sciences or a related field MBA or PhD preferred and minimum of 18 years of related experience with at least 5 of those years including people management experience. Pre-IND to Phase 1 and 2 experience required Phase 3 and commercial product experience strongly preferred. Knowledge and expertise in the areas of oncology autoimmune disease monoclonal antibody and global IND/BLA requirements strongly preferred. Alliance experience preferred. Position also requires:Ability to successfully resolve program challenges through team-based problem solving and program trackingAbility to use written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex scientific medical and program issuesOperates with an attention to detail and understanding that details serve the higher-level strategyConfidence and ability to professionally share opinions while valuing and respecting functional SMEsAbility to partner with cross-functional team from research pre-clinical development manufacturing quality regulatory and clinical developmentStrong leadership influencing capability and active facilitation skills to enable effective team meetings and high-performance teamsOutstanding flexibility and adaptability suited for the changing requirements and fast pace of a small biotechnology companyAbility to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencors Leadership Competency ModelAbility to effectively manage others through coaching and supervision in accordance with company policies and practices. Ensures employee performance meets the organizations expectations for conduct productivity quality continuous improvement and goal travel may be required including travel between Xencors Pasadena and San Diego offices. Work for this position is generally performed at Xencors worksite and requires full-time commitment. Expected Base Salary Range: $245500 to $315000The actual salary will be based on the selected candidates qualifications including skills competencies education and offers a competitive total rewards package including 401k match healthcare coverage ESPP and a broad range of other addition this position will be eligible for an annual bonus and equity grant. For more information please see with Disabilities Act (ADA) StatementThe Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. 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