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Sagimet Biosciences · 1 month ago

Associate Director/Director, R&D Program Management Lead

San Mateo,CA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Sagimet Biosciences is an innovative biotech company focused on research and development programs. The Director, R&D Program Management Lead, will oversee the strategic planning and implementation of clinical stage FASN inhibitors, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while managing cross-functional interactions and program budgets.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with project leaders to develop and implement strategic plans

Establish and maintain integrated project timelines for R&D programs, aligning them with the company's overall objectives

Create agendas and lead development team meetings

Provide regular updates on development program status. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal staff, consultants and contractors, across functional areas

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success

Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets

Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance R&D capabilities and performance

Support projects and meetings with external audiences including regulatory authorities, advisory boards and collaborators

Oversee and mentor junior team members as appropriate

Collaborate with team members where needed to support scientific review of contracts, management of vendors, and document management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

R&D Program ManagementSmall Molecule Drug DevelopmentProject Management SoftwareRegulatory ComplianceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam ManagementProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration)

Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical stage R&D program management or a related field within the biotech industry

Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, ideally experience in small molecule drug development from pre-IND to regulatory approval stage

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and team management skills

Excellent project management and organizational abilities

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards for small molecule drug development

Proficiency in project management software and tools

Ability to think strategically and drive innovation

Strong problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail and high-quality work