Director, Drug Discovery Programs & Strategy

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Program Management to align scientific expertise with operational planning and to advance drug discovery pipelines. This leadership role emphasizes high-level strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and portfolio delivery.

You will develop and execute program plans, oversee budgets and timelines, and drive decision-making while mentoring teams in a dynamic biopharma R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18+ years, or Master's/PhD with 16+ or 10+ years of relevant experience; 5-7 years in early and late-stage drug discovery program management; PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans and timelines.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration, budget and timeline management.
• Mentor teams and lead organizational initiatives.

Skills

PM Certification

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Program Management to align scientific expertise with operational planning and to advance drug discovery pipelines. This leadership role emphasizes high-level strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and portfolio delivery.

You will develop and execute program plans, oversee budgets and timelines, and drive decision-making while mentoring teams in a dynamic biopharma R&D environment.