Director, Program Lead, Chronic Pain

Latigo Bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Latigo Bio in San Francisco is seeking an exceptional Program Lead to guide cross-functional development of clinical and preclinical non-opioid programs for chronic pain. This Director-level role drives integrated planning, program strategy, and risk mitigation, reporting to the SVP, Operations as part of the Development Operations Leadership Team.

The role requires leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping priorities, and partnering with Finance on budgets while advancing innovative drug

Qualifications

• Senior-level cross-functional leadership experience in a matrix organization.
• Experience leading development of an innovative product is preferred.
• Deep understanding of drug development with strong business/financial acumen.
• Strategic thinker with high learning agility and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates Latigo values: relentlessly agile, mission over self, audacious and visionary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Chronic Program Team with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic planning and execution.
• Shape the integrated strategic and operational plan, identify issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Guide priorities with leadership amid evolving internal and external environments.
• Deliver program goals by prioritizing resources for successful implementation.
• Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning.
• Define decision-making forums and ensure stakeholders are involved and informed.
• Partner with Finance to provide strategic oversight for budgets and resources.
• Establish processes and tools to facilitate program management and communication.

Job description

Position Description

Latigo is seeking a exceptionally talent Program Lead to guide cross-functional development of our clinical and preclinical -stage, non-opioid programs for chronic pain. This Director Level role will drive integrated operational planning and program strategy, including facilitation of clinical development plans, target product profiles, financial planning, and risk mitigation. A successful candidate will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence, a collaborative nature, relentless agility, and will credibly and enthusiastically work with leaders and teams across the spectrum of research, clinical, CMC, regulatory, and finance. This is a high-profile leadership role that will report directly to the SVP, Operations and will serve as a member of the Development Operations Leadership Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Chronic Program Team, partnering with cross-functional leaders to facilitate strategic planning and operational excellence
• Orchestrate and shape the integrated strategic and operational plan, identifying key issues and ensuring resolution
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to manage and guide program priorities amidst evolving internal and external environments
• Deliver on Program Goals, effectively prioritizing resources for successful implementation
• Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning
• Determine appropriate decision-making forums, and hold accountability and decision-making authority on integration of cross-functional strategies; ensure that key stakeholders are included in the decision-making process and that decisions are communicated to those responsible for execution
• Partner with Finance to provide strategic oversight for budgets and resourcing
• Establish processes and tools to facilitate program management and communication

Qualifications and Requirements

• D demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization required; Background in consulting and/or a advanced degree (PhD, MBA) preferred
• Previous program leadership experience and experience with leading development of an innovative product strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen; specific experience with CMC, Regulatory, and Tox planning preferred
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of learning agility
• Outstanding communication skills with both internal and external audiences and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Embodies Latigo values: relentlessly agile, mission over self, audacious, expert & visionary, fast-acting