Head of Clinical Development Programs

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. in Lexington, MA seeks a Vice President, Program Leader to drive a high-priority clinical program from development through potential marketing authorization. You will lead cross-functional teams, align strategies, and ensure rigorous execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires senior leadership, deep biopharma expertise, and a hands-on, data-driven approach to risk management, budgeting, and reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in biopharma with leadership experience.
• BA/BS required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead global program teams with urgency and purpose.
• Develop integrated development plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Align operations with company objectives and executive expectations.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools; present to Executive Leadership.
• Collaborate with finance to shape program budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Biopharma domain knowledge

Program management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or business

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. in Lexington, MA seeks a Vice President, Program Leader to drive a high-priority clinical program from development through potential marketing authorization. You will lead cross-functional teams, align strategies, and ensure rigorous execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires senior leadership, deep biopharma expertise, and a hands-on, data-driven approach to risk management, budgeting, and reporting to executive leadership.