Director, Program Management: Strategic Drug Development

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Director, Program Management to lead cross-functional drug development programs from candidate selection through clinical development and commercialization planning.

You will translate strategy into integrated plans, govern critical timelines, and ensure alignment across Research, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Biometrics, and Commercial teams. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional drug development programs.
• Strong knowledge of the drug development lifecycle from discovery through registration.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, clinical development, CMC, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated program timelines spanning R&D to commercialization.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on objectives, milestones, and strategy.
• Ensure governance-ready recommendations with risk and timeline analyses.
• Monitor milestones and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Foster accountability and effective decision-making across the Product Team.
• Communicate progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic program leadership

Exceptional communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Life Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Director, Program Management to lead cross-functional drug development programs from candidate selection through clinical development and commercialization planning.

You will translate strategy into integrated plans, govern critical timelines, and ensure alignment across Research, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Biometrics, and Commercial teams. Strong communication and leadership are essential.