Biotech Program Lead - External Partnerships & R&D

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Boston is seeking an ExploR&D Program Lead to oversee cross-functional external collaboration projects from discovery through clinical proof-of-concept. You will define strategy, develop work plans, forecast resources, and manage budgets to ensure milestones are met.

As a scientific and technical authority across modalities, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex data and risks while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in biology or STEM.
• 5+ years in pharma/biotech drug development with preclinical and clinical experience.
• Advanced degrees preferred for seniority.

Responsibilities

• Define program strategy,
• Develop work plans,
• Forecast resources,
• Manage budgets,
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams,
• Influence internal and external stakeholders,
• Drive operational excellence.
• Serve as scientific and technical authority across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas, navigating complex data and program risks.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Resource forecasting

Stakeholder management

Biotech drug development

Education

Bachelor's in biology

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lilly in Boston is seeking an ExploR&D Program Lead to oversee cross-functional external collaboration projects from discovery through clinical proof-of-concept. You will define strategy, develop work plans, forecast resources, and manage budgets to ensure milestones are met.

As a scientific and technical authority across modalities, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex data and risks while driving operational excellence.