Senior Director, Project Management

Role: Senior Director, Project Management for IDEAYA's high-priority oncology program IDE892, with strategic and operational leadership across multi-arm, multi-collaboration development stages from early combination studies to potential registration. Responsibilities: oversee program strategy, develop integrated development plans, facilitate scenario planning, lead cross-functional team meetings, manage budgets and timelines, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate external collaborations (notably with Roche), and report to senior leadership and external partners. Requirements: PhD in life sciences, 10+ years in drug development with at least 5 years managing oncology programs, proven experience in Phase 1 and 2 trials, strong scientific fluency in oncology (including RAS-driven tumors), expertise in combination therapy strategies, and program management certification (PMP preferred). High-value: focus on molecularly defined solid tumors such as PDAC, NSCLC, CRC, in a late-stage, clinical environment supporting regulatory filings (BLA/NDA). Work setup: onsite in South San Francisco, CA, four days/week; requires full COVID-19 vaccination.