Associate Director, Clinical Development Program Management
Lyell Immunopharma
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director/Director, Clinical Development Program Management, leading strategic and operational execution of one or more cell therapy clinical programs for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, from early to late phase trials. Responsibilities: serve as the primary cross-functional program leader, translating clinical strategy into integrated plans; manage timelines, budgets, risk mitigation; oversee collaboration with teams in Clinical Operations, CMC, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Quality, and vendors; support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with GCP. Requirements: Bachelor's in a scientific or healthcare discipline; 8+ years (Associate Director) or 10+ years (Director) in clinical project/program management within biopharma/biotech; experience leading matrixed teams, with deep understanding of drug development, GCP/ICH, and clinical trial operations; background in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or oncology preferred; strong communication and leadership skills. HighValue: cell therapy, CAR T, oncology, Phase 1-3, regulatory submissions, GxP, cross-functional leadership, experience with AI-related project tools (preferred). WorkSetup: not specified. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence in advancing innovative cell therapies.