Project Manager Team Lead

Meet Life Sciences; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical-stage biotechnology company is seeking a Program Team Lead Consultant at the VP level to provide strategic and operational leadership in drug development. This high-impact role involves leading cross-functional teams and shaping program strategy. Candidates should have over 15 years of biopharma experience, including significant oncology drug development expertise. The position offers flexibility for fully remote engagement, welcoming candidates from the Bay Area but not requiring local presence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of biopharma experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience from preclinical to late-stage drug development.
• Strong background in oncology drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Program Team meetings.
• Shape and translate program strategy into development plans.
• Guide development of Clinical Development Plans.
• Identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Support executive-level governance communications.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional programs

Program strategy development

Oncology drug development

Regulatory coordination

Scientific risk mitigation

Education

PhD in life sciences or MBA

Job description

We’re partnering with a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative targeted therapies in oncology and are seeking a Program Team Lead Consultant (VP level) to provide strategic and operational leadership across one or more development programs.

This is a high-impact role supporting assets from preclinical candidate selection through clinical development. The consultant will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and senior functional leaders to drive program strategy, ensure cross-functional alignment, and accelerate key milestones across the drug development lifecycle.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional Program Team meetings (Biology, Translational, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Clinical Ops, PK/PD, CMC)
• Shape program strategy and translate it into clear, executable development plans
• Guide development and refinement of Product Development and Integrated Clinical Development Plans
• Identify and proactively mitigate scientific, operational, and regulatory risks
• Support governance preparation and executive-level communications
• Contribute to IND strategy and broader regulatory planning (CTA, NDA/BLA, MAA)
• Provide strategic input into clinical budgets with awareness of CMC and operational considerations

Ideal profile:

• PhD in life sciences and/or MBA
• 15+ years of biopharma experience, including 5+ years leading or advising cross-functional programs
• Strong oncology drug development background
• Direct IND experience with demonstrated cross-functional regulatory coordination
• Experience spanning preclinical through late-stage development
• Confident facilitator with strong executive presence and ability to align matrixed teams
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-performance environments

📍 Location: Fully remote engagement is possible. Bay Area presence is welcomed but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned program leader who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution and enjoys driving complex oncology programs forward in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Please reach out to [e-mail] if this role sounds like a good fit.