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Senior Director, Program Lead

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
September 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Program Lead overseeing the strategic development and lifecycle management of one or more biopharmaceutical assets. Responsibilities include developing and executing global program strategies, leading cross-functional teams from nomination to commercialization, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals. The candidate will communicate with internal stakeholders, influence decision-making, and promote organizational reputation through collaboration. Requirements: minimum 15 years of drug development experience in biotech/pharma, including at least 3 years in program leadership; deep understanding of drug development processes; strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills; resilient, strategic, and organized leadership style. Preferred: experience managing cross-functional teams, late-phase or commercial development, and working with alliance/business development teams; proficiency in project management tools is advantageous. High-Value: leadership in late preclinical to post-market stages, experience with kinase inhibitors or oncology assets, and familiarity with global regulatory landscapes. Work setup: not specified; emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.