Senior Director Program Management

Pioneering Medicines; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to lead high-complexity projects and develop partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of program management experience and a strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape, particularly in Metabolic and Cardiovascular areas. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnership development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct program management experience.
• Experience in drug discovery development.
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape.
• Scientific/research background, preferably with experience in Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and/or renal disease areas.
• Experience in multiple modalities (e.g., RNA-based therapies, biologics/antibodies, small molecule).
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work onsite in Cambridge MA at least 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of high complexity and collaboration.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate joint projects and meetings.
• Actively manage risks, issues, resources, constraints and stakeholders across a portfolio.
• Develop the integrated development plan with project teams.
• Ensure transparent communication across team and leadership.
• Drive execution and tracking of critical activities for project teams.
• Coordinate with PMs to align scientific and operational perspectives in negotiations.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Partnership Development

Market Analysis

Multi-modality experience

Education

Scientific degree plus one advanced degree (MS, MBA or PhD)

Job description

Pioneering Medicines (PM), a division of Flagship Pioneering, is building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability focused on conceiving and developing life-changing treatments for patients by harnessing the power of Flagship's scientific platforms and applying those innovative approaches to serious diseases with unmet medical need.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director of Program Management to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and managing strategically important partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and with other Flagship companies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects of high complexity, including with novel modalities, all of which are enabled by a collaboration with a Flagship platform company.
• Think strategically at the asset and portfolio level.
• Manage directly at least 1 program and manage/mentor other program managers supporting the portfolio.
• Actively manage the risks, issues, resources, constraints and stakeholders across a portfolio of projects under their remit.
• Work with the project team to develop the integrated development plan.
• Enable transparent and candid communication across the team and to leadership.
• Relentlessly ensure the execution and tracking of critical activities for project teams.
• Bring high energy and team spirit that leads to a highly functioning team.
• Work closely with the project/program managers to ensure teams are operating within the agreement and to ensure the scientific/operations perspectives are brought to the negotiations.

Strategic Partnership Development:

• Understand the partner's business objectives and how the companies align.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Flagship platform companies.
• Participate in and represent the voice of the PM functions in structuring partnership agreements and in ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and deliverables.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including program teams, leadership, business development, legal, and finance teams, to ensure alignment of objectives and smooth execution of partnership goals and activities.
• Facilitate effective knowledge transfer between partner organizations and internal teams, fostering a culture of innovation and shared learning.
• Coordinate joint projects, meetings, and workshops, promoting active collaboration and synergy among cross-functional teams.

Market and Competitive Analysis:

• With assistance from Portfolio Analytics team, stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape in relation to the alliance.
• Analyze market data and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management regarding potential partnership initiatives and market expansion strategies.

Qualifications:

• Scientific degree plus one advanced degree (MS, MBA or PhD).
• 8+ years of direct program management experience.
• 8+ years' experience in a drug discovery development field or scientific functional experience.
• 6+ years early drug development Program Management experience.
• Scientific/research background, preferably with experience in Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and/or renal disease area(s).
• Experience in multiple modalities (e.g., RNA-based therapies, biologics/antibodies, small molecule, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and technological advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work onsite in Cambridge MA at least 4 days per week.
• Experience across the discovery and development lifecycle would also be great.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.