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Flagship Pioneering · 2 weeks ago

Pioneering Medicines: Senior Director, R&D Program Management

Cambridge, MA USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$204K/yr - $280K/yr

8+ years exp

Flagship Pioneering is dedicated to developing life-changing treatments through its Pioneering Medicines unit. They are seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to manage strategic partnerships and oversee complex drug development projects, ensuring alignment and execution of goals.

FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage projects of high complexity, including with novel modalities, all of which are enabled by a collaboration with a Flagship platform company

Thinks strategically at the asset and portfolio level

Manage directly at least 1 program and manage/mentor other program managers supporting the portfolio

Actively managing 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

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

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

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

Qualification

Program ManagementDrug Development ExperienceCross-functional CollaborationScientific DegreeMarket AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

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

Preferred

experience across the discovery and development lifecycle would also be great

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

A broad range of other benefits

Company

Flagship Pioneering

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Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2000

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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