Madrigal Pharmaceuticals: Cross-Functional Strategic Project Leader Position

About Madrigal

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first therapy, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) and is being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.

Role Overview

The Cross-Functional Strategic Project Leader is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, on time, and within budget. He or She will lead and coordinate project teams, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure that project objectives align with and deliver on organizational goals. This role is pivotal in driving project success and ensuring that organizational objectives are met through effective leadership and project execution.

This is an office-based role, either in Conshohocken, PA or Waltham, MA. Reports into Chief Commercial Officer and collaborates closely with Sales, Thought Leader Liaison, Patient Access and Medical Teams.

Position Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Planning and Management:
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals
• Team Leadership:
  • Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams
  • Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team progress
  • Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and risks
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Monitor and resolve project issues to minimize disruptions
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational objectives
  • Conduct reviews and obtain approvals at key project milestones
• Performance Tracking and Reporting:
  • Monitor project progress using KPIs and performance metrics
  • Prepare and present comprehensive project reports to senior management
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Evaluate project outcomes to identify lessons learned
  • Recommend improvements to processes for future projects

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in biopharma, either in project management or a cross-functional leadership role. Experience in MASH and/or with related specialists, commercial operations and leading strategic initiatives preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong strategic leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritize tasks under pressure

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership, team building and motivation
• Cross-functional collaboration, in particular with field-based teams
• Change management
• Conflict resolution
• Adaptability and resilience
• Attention to detail

Working Conditions

Office-based; 20-25% travel. Requires flexibility to meet tight deadlines or resolve critical issues.

Compensation

Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fraud Warning

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Madrigal. Madrigal will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Madrigal will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Madrigal and the agency has been established.

Please be aware that we are currently receiving numerous reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Hiring Managers, seeking to engage with job candidates through fraudulent online advertisements or job posting sites. These unauthorized individuals are using Madrigal’s name and logo in an attempt to solicit up-front fees and obtain personal information from interested job candidates. Please know that Madrigal does not conduct interviews via text or in chat rooms; conduct interviews via Skype, RingCentral or solely via telephone; charge candidates an advance fee of any kind (e.g., fees for purchasing equipment); nor does it offer positions of employment without undergoing a thorough recruiting process. Interviews with Madrigal are conducted via the Zoom platform.

Please also note that any correspondence with regard to employment would come from an authorized madrigalpharma.com email address or from an email address from one of our trusted search firm partners. We are aware that incorrect/fraudulent email addresses, with Madrigal misspelled, have been utilized in these most recent fraud attempts. If you receive unsolicited employment offers from people claiming to work for Madrigal we recommend that you: do not respond to their questions; do not open any attachments; and do not click on any hyperlinks.

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