Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals · 7 hours ago
Executive Director, Program Lead
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $330K/yr
10+ years expKiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly energetic and motivated individual for the role of Executive Director, Program Lead, to lead a high-priority development program. The successful candidate will drive cross-functional strategic alignment and execution, managing program risks and cultivating relationships with senior leaders to ensure program success.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Lead with Purpose: Establish, inspire, and champion global program teams and subteams to advance Kiniksa’s innovative product candidates , while fostering a sense of urgency
Strategic Execution: Collaborate with functional leaders to build and drive integrated developmentandprogramplans with clear milestones, critical paths, and cross-functional dependencies
Own the Outcome: Proactivelyidentifyand manage program risks through scenario planning and mitigation strategies, delivering solutions that keep programs on trackwith exceptional attention to detail
Influence at Every Level: Cultivate strong relationships withseniorand functional leaders to align program operations with companyobjectives, proactively navigatingrisksand challenges
Drive Transparency: Work with colleagues to develop andmaintaincrisp dashboardsandreporting tools that communicate program progress across all levels.This role will carry responsibilities of presenting to Executive Leadership , where concise and clear presentations, while understanding the detail, will be required
Operational Excellence: Facilitatehigh-impact team meetings with clear agendas, actionable outcomes, and follow-throughcompletion
Financial Partnership: Collaborate with finance and functional leads to shape and refine program budgets and assumptions throughout forecasting cycles
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in the biopharma industry, with at least 10 years of experience and a proven track record of leadership
A BA/BS in a scientific or business discipline is required
Demonstrated understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexities of drug development from early stages through registration, including navigating regulatory pathways, with an eye on commercialization
Working knowledge of GxP environments, including the quality and regulatory standards that guide the pharmaceutical industry
Expert proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet and the Microsoft Office suite, to keep programs on track, to keep the team aligned, and to communicate status to key stakeholders
Commitment to the highest standards of compliance and ethics, bringing that same level of integrity to everything you do
Preferred
An advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) is preferred
Benefits
Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA
Company
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is developing therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400MKey Investors
Baker Brothers Advisors LLC
2020-05-13Post Ipo Equity· $80M
2018-05-23IPO
2018-02-01Series C· $200M
Leadership Team
Eben Tessari
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Young
Senior Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Officer
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