Director, Program Management
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Waltham, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Overview
The Director Program Management (PM) will play a vital role in a high-performing cross-functional Program Team. The PM is responsible for a wide range of activities including facilitating and driving execution across the drug development lifecycle. Working in partnership with the Program Team Leader (PTL) and functional experts the PM is responsible for developing a fully-integrated program plan supported by functional plans to deliver the strategic objectives of the program. The PM drives team execution to deliver program goals. Proposing and evaluating options to balance the key priorities of quality speed and cost the PM encourages robust dialog within the team and facilitates arriving at team decisions. Clear and effective communication within the team and with company leadership is a key responsibility of the PM working in concert with the PTL. The PM is solutions-oriented and comfortable operating amid ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. With the PTL the PM frames and facilitates effective discussions to achieve alignment and data-driven decision-making. The PM builds durable trust-based relationships with team members and stakeholders across the organization and effectively manages with influence.
- Lead the operations of one or more highly motivated cross-functional Program Team with focus on both the tangible aspects such as priorities goal achievement and resources and the critical soft skills of maintaining a challenging collaborative and sustainable team environment
- Partner with the PTL to identify near mid and long-term team priorities and propose path to address including facilitation of appropriate strategic decision-making
- Adhere to best practices for clear and open communication with Program Team Crescent Senior Leadership and other stakeholders regarding program status priorities risks/mitigations and needs
- Drive execution of the established program vision and strategy maintaining an emphasis on quality speed and cost
- Facilitate creation & maintenance of core program strategy documents such as the Target Product Profile (TPP) Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and Regulatory Strategy in collaboration with cross-functional representatives and in alignment with the overall program strategy
- Support functional strategic and annual planning with up-to-date and fit-for-purpose materials to inform functional leaders and team representatives
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of detailed cross-functional plans and integrated program plans and visualizations
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly evolving PD(L)-1/VEGF bispecific and ADC competitive landscape
- Drives the development and maintenance of the program-level budget and long-range plan working in close collaboration with Finance and the cross-functional team
- Provides alliance management support for the program if applicable
- Bachelors degree in science or related field; advanced degree in a scientific discipline or MBA preferred
- 10 years of relevant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry in positions of increasing responsibility in drug development
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs (PowerPoint Word Excel SharePoint Teams) Smartsheet and other communication and PM tools
- Understanding of current and evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence tools including limitations
- Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal written oral); able to communicate clearly openly and consistently in a timely manner in a transparent environment
- Experienced in building and maintaining program-level budgets and long-range plans
- Expert at cross-functional teamwork; able to influence across all levels of the organization without direct authority
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment while managing competing priorities.
- Works with a sense of urgency and able to prioritize across multiple team deliverables and workstreams
- Results-driven with demonstrated experience in working with highly effective teams
- Drives effective discussions and invites productive discourse; ability to guide teams and organizations in making complex data-driven decisions
- Proven ability to establish and maintain trust-based relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Team player with emphasis on collective achievement while maintaining an individual sense of responsibility and accountability for teamwork and product
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a mission-driven team where youll contribute to impactful work take on varied responsibilities and grow quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Competitive compensation including base salary performance bonus and equity.
- 100% employer-paid benefits package.
- Flexible PTO.
- Two one-week company-wide shutdowns each year.
- A commitment to your professional development with access to resources mentorship and growth opportunities.
Crescent Biopharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status.
Please note Crescent does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies or recruiters. Submission of a resume without a prior written agreement does not create any express or implied contract between Crescent and the agency. Crescent will not pay any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Please note: Crescent Biopharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to ... View more
