Director or Senior Director, Program Management

Kymera Therapeutics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 195,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kymera Therapeutics in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead cross-functional R&D development teams, ensuring timely execution and guiding asset strategies from discovery through milestones. The role emphasizes proactive governance, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making.

The position requires 8+ years in biotech/pharma with at least 4 years in program management; a PhD is preferred and PMP a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in biotech or pharma with at least 4 years in program management.
• PhD or other advanced degree preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
• Track record managing internal programs and strategic leadership roles.
• Discovery, Research and Drug Development experience across small molecules.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong project management, scientific knowledge, and business acumen.
• Proficiency with MS Project and planning/tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Provides program management and matrixed leadership to R&D development teams.
• Predicts and plans solutions to achieve program goals and timelines.
• Drive clarity and remove barriers to ensure team success.
• Interface with management to inform decision making and governance.
• Proactively manage development risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate asset strategies with PTL and integrated development plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional program team meetings and drive actions.
• Communicate project issues to executive leadership and drive resolutions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Strategic leadership

Biotech/pharma experience

PMP certification

Education

PhD or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visitwww.kymeratx.com or follow us onX (formerly Twitter)orLinkedIn.

How we work:

• PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Provides program management and matrixed leadership to cross functional R&D Development teams to drive development and deliver results to meet corporate objectives/goals.
  • Predicting and planning solutions to achieve program goals
  • Drive clarity and remove barriers to ensure team success
  • Interface with management and influence informed decision making
  • Proactive management and mitigation of development risks
  • Ensure appropriate communication and interface with governance
• In partnership with Program Team Lead (PTL), establish and obtain alignment on asset strategies and integrated development plans.
• Establish, coordinate and facilitate effective team discussions at cross-functional program team meetings. establish meeting agendas, driving clear and timely actions, scenarios planning, driving decisions and holding team members accountable. Identify and manage any additional subteams necessary to develop, maintain and execute strategy/integrated development plans
• Ensure successful execution to timeline and budget of all development activities while proactively identifying key risks and mitigations. Independently resolve complex issues and competing priorities that may impact achievement of goals, creates mitigation plans and drive resolution
• Proactively manage key company stakeholders (executive leadership team): clearly and concisely communicate internal program issues, formulate a position/strategy, and participate and/or drive the resolution process.
• Manage scheduled and ad hoc program reporting; Responsible for coordinating preparation for governance to support and drive asset objectives and deliverables.
• Play a key role in ensuring team effectiveness; health checks and action plans to boost team productivity.
• Support project management and corporate initiatives as needed.

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

• 8+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical environments with a minimum of 4 years in program management
• PhD or other advanced degree in scientifically oriented discipline preferred; PMP certification is a plus
• Track record of having managed internal programs, as well as a desire and ability to perform at a strategic leadership level as well as in a hands-on capacity
• Discovery, Research and Drug Development experience: pre-clinical discovery programs through all stages of small molecule drug development through registration and life cycle management.
• Proven success as a cross-functional leader in managing matrix teams in highly complex, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including specifically, the skills needed to manage difficult conversations and interactions as they arise
• Strong influential skills and able earn the trust and respect of internal stakeholders while driving initiatives forward
• Project Management Expertise/Organizational Skills
• Scientific Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project (or similar), visualization tools including PowerPoint, and other planning/tracking software/platforms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Compensation

• Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $195,000 – $330,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate’s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.