Project Team Leader (PTL)

Role Summary

Project Team Leader (PTL) to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the development and execution of asset development plans across our oncology portfolio. The PTL is the single point of accountability for delivering project milestones and outcomes from early clinical development through submission and life-cycle management. Requires expertise in oncology drug development and leadership of cross-functional teams to optimize governance and asset strategies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute comprehensive lifecycle strategies that maximize asset value for patients, physicians, payors, and the organization.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and deliver sustained impact across the portfolio.
• Create and communicate a vision for designing, conducting, and executing innovative clinical development plans through registration.
• Develop and contribute to overall strategy for specific diseases/indications with a franchise-wide portfolio perspective.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize clinical development plans.
• Anticipate and address challenges across the development continuum, including risk assessment and regulatory/adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Regulatory Strategy, and Clinical Operations to deliver regulatory-ready submissions and market access.
• Refine clinical strategies using translational science, real-world evidence, and stakeholder feedback to optimize program outcomes.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional asset team (Clinical Development, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Program Management, Translational Oncology, CMC, Regulatory, etc.).
• Foster an inclusive culture that supports teamwork, peer review, cooperation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity of thought, accountability, integrity, and process excellence.
• Collaborate with researchers, regulatory, and other functions; build relationships with external leaders, physicians, and patient groups.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and speaking engagements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degree preferred.
• Greater than 10 years of clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience with a strong scientific background.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment.
• Significant late-stage clinical development experience; oncology and autoimmune experience highly desirable.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and portfolio management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Regulatory strategy and submission readiness
• Translational science and real-world evidence integration
• Stakeholder engagement and communication

Education

• PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree (preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Work Location: On site (San Diego, CA).