Senior Program Manager, Program Leadership and Management

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Parental leave and family planning

Culture & growth opportunities

Job summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Program Leadership & Management, to provide leadership, strategic direction and program management to Development and Commercial Program Teams.

The role partners with the Program Lead to drive early to late phase programs and lifecycle management initiatives in a dynamic environment. You will oversee Integrated Development Strategy, manage critical path activities, risks, and mitigation plans, and ensure effective communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of R&D and/or drug development project management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of/exposure to the drug development process.
• Knowledge of project management software/tools.
• Ability to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to the Program Lead, enabling development and ensuring execution of the Integrated Development Strategy.
• Lead daily program management activities and develop and execute the Integrated Development Strategy in partnership with the Program Lead.
• Coordinate program teams and monitor progress, KPIs, risks and mitigation plans, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategy.

Skills

R&D experience

Drug development

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Program Manager, Program Leadership & Management, to provide leadership, strategic direction and program management to our Development and Commercial Program Teams. In partnership with the Program Lead, the Sr Program Manager will drive development and deliver results for programs in early to late phase clinical development and/or lifecycle management programs. The successful candidate should possess and demonstrate a firm understanding of drug development, be comfortable with ambiguity, and have strong communication skills, enabling effective communication within program teams and throughout the organization.

In partnership with the Program Lead, the Sr Program Manager is charged with leading daily program management activities, including the development and execution of the program’s Integrated Development Strategy. He/she/they is expected to have an understanding of the overall program strategy and critical path activities, including risks and potential mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to the Program Lead, enabling development and ensuring execution of the Integrated Development Strategy- 50%
  • In partnership with the Program Lead, drives the development and execution of strategic, integrated development plans through effective leadership of Program Teams
  • Provides clear direction on product development requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholders
  • Monitors program progress and related KPIs, identifies gaps and risks and makes strategic recommendations
  • Supports the execution and continuous re-assessment of development strategy in support of the overarching corporate strategy
• Ensures the effective and consistent operation of high-functioning program teams – 50%
  • Facilitates program team meetings to ensure productive and efficient discussion
  • Ensures clear and timely communication of program strategy and progress to relevant stakeholders
  • Orchestrates the integration of sub-teams to support the effectors of Program Teams

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 8+ years of R&D and/or drug development project management experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of/exposure to the drug development process
• Knowledge of project management software/tools
• Ability to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience supporting a clinical trial
• Experience in developing drugs for oncology, neurology and/or orphan diseases

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $143,000 - $197,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.