Director – Program Management

Role Overview

• Partner closely with Program Leads and functional leaders to drive cross-functional alignment and execution of development programs from early development through clinical execution and commercialization.
• Lead integrated program planning and execution, including development strategy, clinical development plans, timelines, budgets, resource planning, risk management, and scenario planning.
• Provide program leadership and oversight for multiple R&D programs, balancing strategic priorities, resource planning, risk management, and execution across the portfolio.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (clinical, regulatory, CMC, manufacturing, commercial, statistics, preclinical) to deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Identify critical path activities, anticipate risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate timely decision-making through team and governance forums.
• Monitor program performance, prepare and deliver clear, concise program updates, recommendations, dashboards, and decision packages for governance committees and senior leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive accountability, and ensure timely resolution of actions and challenges.
• Develop and present program scenarios, risks, timelines, costs, and strategic options to support executive decision-making.
• Lead problem-solving, contingency planning, and issue resolution for complex development challenges.
• Partner with the VP, Program Management and other team members as needed, championing program management best practices, governance standards, process improvements, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD or equivalent) preferred. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience, a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or a PhD/PharmD with 8+ years of experience.
• 5–10+ years of progressive hands-on R&D Project/Program Management experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry, including experience in leadership of cross-functional development programs; Level commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting programs from early development through late-stage clinical development, registration, launch preparation, and/or commercialization.
• Experience within respiratory disease, pulmonary medicine, rare disease, oncology, or other specialty therapeutic areas preferred. Experience in pulmonary fibrosis, drug-device combination products, and/or inhaled therapeutics (INH) is highly desirable but not required.
• Deep understanding of clinical development plans, clinical trial execution, drug development, regulatory requirements, with a focus on patient-centered drug development is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead with executive presence, positively influence performance excellence, and encourage innovation across all therapeutic areas and levels.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including clinical development teams, CMC, finance, medical affairs, portfolio management, and communications/corporate affairs.
• PMP or similar project management certification is desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and drive execution with urgency to achieve critical development and business objectives is essential.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Timeline, Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to influence and drive performance at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work effectively in a small team and fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel ~15% for meetings as needed.

Tech Stack

• PMP