Sr. Director, Program Management - Development

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Program Management - Development leads high-priority development programs, driving cross-functional execution with precision. This role requires deep knowledge of drug development and thrives in fast-paced environments, with a focus on accelerating transformative therapies to patients in need. Based in Lexington, MA, the role supports a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote).

Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Establish, inspire, and champion global program teams and subteams to advance product candidates, fostering urgency.
• Strategic Execution: Collaborate with functional leaders to build and drive integrated development plans with milestones, critical paths, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Own the Outcome: Identify and manage program risks through scenario planning and mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Influence at Every Level: Build relationships with executive and functional leaders to align program operations with company objectives and navigate risks.
• Drive Transparency: Develop dashboards and reporting tools to communicate program progress across all levels.
• Operational Excellence: Facilitate high-impact team meetings with clear agendas and actionable outcomes.
• Financial Partnership: Collaborate with finance and functional leads to shape program budgets and assumptions during forecasting cycles.

Skills

• Ability to seek clarity quickly, self-starter mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority to deliver results.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and understanding of biopharma business dynamics.
• Confident written and verbal communicator, capable of tailoring messages for different audiences from team members to executives.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in biopharma with at least 10 years of leadership experience. BA/BS in a scientific or business discipline required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.
• Understanding of drug development from preclinical through PhIII/IV, including navigating regulatory pathways.
• Working knowledge of GxP environments and related quality and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office to manage programs and communicate status.
• Commitment to high standards of compliance and ethics.

Education

• BA/BS required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.