Crescent Biopharma · 2 days ago
Vice President, Program Team Leader
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$323K/yr - $357K/yr
12+ years expCrescent Biopharma is focused on building a leading oncology company with innovative therapies for cancer patients. The Vice President, Program Team Leader will lead a cross-functional team to develop and execute program strategies aimed at bringing life-changing medicines to market while ensuring alignment across various departments and stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing cross-functional Program Team, focusing on both the "what", such as strategy, priorities, output, and resources, and also the "how", such as building a fulfilling, collaborative, and sustainable team environment
Establish a robust and well-understood Program strategy for bringing a life-changing medicine to patients in need
Ensure that research, non-clinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial strategies and plans are aligned with the overall Program strategy
Structure and facilitate critical cross-functional decisions within Program Team and senior leadership team, bringing all relevant perspectives to bear while driving to efficient decisions in a fast-paced environment
Own Program recommendations across stages of the Program to achieve milestones and timelines
Drive preparation and presentation of materials for Board of Directors
Maintain clear, open, and proactive communication with the senior leadership team and other stakeholders regarding Program strategy, status, priorities, risks and needs, and facilitate appropriate decision-making
Keep abreast of emerging developments, external non-clinical and clinical data updates and competitive intelligence in oncology ensure learnings and implications to Crescent programs are communicated and reflected in internal program plans
Build visible, constructive, and credible presence within KOL and patient community for relevant disease areas
Participate in business development activities, as needed, including opportunity evaluations and due diligence
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, discovery, and cutting-edge R&D focused on scientific excellence, open communication, and continual improvement
Actively coach team members to achieve their best and support to mitigate gaps in skill or capacity
Consider needs of the Program in context of Crescent corporate strategy and priorities, as primary advocate for the Program among Crescent senior leadership
Lead with Crescent’s core values at the forefront
Qualification
Required
Experience leading cross-functional teams in Phase 1-3 drug development is required; oncology experience is strongly preferred. Experience with ADCs a plus
Advanced degree in Medical or Life Science, MD, PhD or MBA or equivalent
A minimum of 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry in leadership positions in drug development and proven track record in driving Programs through IND, early clinical, pivotal stages and approval or at least 12 years in pharmaceutical industry in significant development and/or commercial leadership or general management positions including working with development teams in cross-functional setting
Exceptional track record of delivering on business objectives, activity/milestones leading to filing and launching, and strong knowledge of oncology
Entrepreneurial team leader, able to shape and communicate the vision for an important therapeutic program and guide the development of the product strategy and its execution
Player/coach with demonstrated experience in building highly effective and motivated cross-functional teams and in guiding teams and organizations in making complex and high-stakes data-driven decisions
Outstanding sense of urgency and ability to pace the team's work to achieve milestone achievement in highly competitive landscape
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to stakeholders and teams at all levels
Benefits
100% employer-paid benefits package
Flexible PTO.
Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
A commitment to your professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
10 days per calendar year
Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs
16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
FMLA
Military Leave
Company
Crescent Biopharma
Crescent Biopharma is a biotechnology firm focused on developing novel precision-engineered medicines.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$585MKey Investors
Fairmount Funds Management
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2025-06-16IPO
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