Responsibilities:
- Create/manage a Target Product Profile and Product Development plan for targeted therapy in solid tumours.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver program development milestones through end of Phase 2 clinical evaluation within timelines and budget.
- Serve as primary program point of contact; maintain internal and external communication.
- Oversee a Project Manager to ensure application of project management best practices.
- Maintain up-to-date product positioning and Target Product Profile documentation.
- Track progress against the development plan; notify of delays/changes.
- Document and track program budget with Finance; ensure contracts/costs recorded accurately and timely.
- Assess product development risks; develop risk mitigation and scenario plans.
- Conduct regular reviews of documentation, scope, timelines, and budget; keep team and Executive informed.
- Support Project Managers with periodic reports to internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to definition/delivery of corporate objectives; prepare timely, accurate management reports.
- Maintain current scientific, clinical, and commercial functional knowledge.
- Represent the program team at internal/external meetings.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualifications in science or life sciences (ideally PhD) required.
- 10+ years pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience with direct drug development experience (ideally oncology) required.
- 3+ years project and budget management experience.
- Understanding of regulatory environment in US, EU and APAC.
- Experience working as part of, and managing, a cross-functional team.