Director, Program Management Research Strategy & Operations

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

Role

Director of Program Management within Takeda's Research Strategy and Operations, focusing on integrating scientific expertise with operational and strategic planning to advance drug discovery pipelines.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, oversee cross-functional team collaboration, manage budgets and timelines, facilitate decision‑making, and drive portfolio performance; mentor teams and lead organizational initiatives.

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.

High-Value

Extensive experience in early (target identification, hit-to‑lead) and preclinical/IND-enabled stages of drug development; strong background in project delivery, risk mitigation, financial management, and stakeholder engagement; proficiency with project management tools and methods.

Location

Boston, MA; hybrid work setup.

Compensation

$177,000–$278,080 base salary, with potential incentives and benefits.

About the Role

The role demands high‑level strategic thinking, organizational discipline, and cross‑functional leadership in a biopharma R&D environment.