Deciphera Pharmaceuticals · 4 hours ago
Director, Program Leadership & Management
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $259K/yr
12+ years expDeciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a dynamic Director, Program Leadership & Management to provide leadership, strategic direction, and program management to their Development and Commercial Program Teams. The role involves driving development and delivering results for programs in clinical development, facilitating program team meetings, and ensuring effective communication within program teams and stakeholders.
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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 mtgs 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
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's with 12+ years of R&D and/or drug development project management experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the drug development process
Knowledge of project management software/tools
Ability to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects
Preferred
Experience supporting a clinical trial
Experience in developing drugs for oncology, neurology and/or orphan diseases
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
A long-term incentive plan
Full range of benefits
Other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)
Company
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals focuses on improving kinase inhibitor treatments.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2021 (5)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
SV Health InvestorsNew Leaf Venture Partners
2024-04-29Acquired
2023-01-19Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2022-04-27Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
Leadership Team
Tucker Kelly
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Amaya Price
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-11-19
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