Senior Program Leader, Biotech Drug Development

Rapport Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Lifestyle spending account

Commuting reimbursement

Job summary

Rapport Therapeutics in Boston, MA seeks a senior program leader to own two neuromedicines programs from discovery through early development, coordinating discovery, toxicology, CMC, regulatory, clinical, biostatistics, and planning teams on target product profiles and integrated development strategies. onsite Monday–Wednesday.

The role requires 15+ years in biotech/pharmaceuticals, deep regulatory knowledge for small molecules, and exceptional executive communication and leadership abilities to

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent advanced degree.
• 15+ years biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proven leadership in small molecule drug development.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs from discovery through IND submission.
• Strong regulatory pathway knowledge for small molecule therapeutics.
• Excellent interpersonal and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead two assigned programs (RAP-641 and another) from late discovery through Phase 2 trials.
• Build and lead cross-functional program teams across Discovery, Toxicology, CMC, Regulatory, Clinical, Biostatistics, and New Product Planning.
• Shape IND-enabling strategy and pre-IND/IND interactions with health authorities.
• Translate preclinical data into go/no-go criteria for governance and executives.
• Develop and manage integrated program timelines, budgets, and risk registers; mitigate risks.
• Present program updates in portfolio reviews, board meetings, and to investors.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory understanding

Executive communication

Strategic decision making

Mentoring

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Rapport Therapeutics in Boston, MA seeks a senior program leader to own two neuromedicines programs from discovery through early development, coordinating discovery, toxicology, CMC, regulatory, clinical, biostatistics, and planning teams on target product profiles and integrated development strategies. onsite Monday–Wednesday.

The role requires 15+ years in biotech/pharmaceuticals, deep regulatory knowledge for small molecules, and exceptional executive communication and leadership abilities to