Director, Program Management

Responsibilities • Lead the operations of one or more highly motivated cross-functional Program Team, with focus on both the tangible aspects such as priorities, goal achievement, and resources, and the critical soft skills of maintaining a challenging, collaborative, and sustainable team environment

• Partner with the PTL to identify near, mid, and long-term team priorities and propose path to address, including facilitation of appropriate strategic decision-making

• Adhere to best practices for clear and open communication with Program Team, Crescent Senior Leadership, and other stakeholders regarding program status, priorities, risks/mitigations, and needs

• Drive execution of the established program vision and strategy, maintaining an emphasis on quality, speed, and cost

• Facilitate creation & maintenance of core program strategy documents such as the Target Product Profile (TPP), Clinical Development Plan (CDP), and Regulatory Strategy in collaboration with cross-functional representatives and in alignment with the overall program strategy

• Support functional strategic and annual planning with up-to-date and fit-for-purpose materials to inform functional leaders and team representatives

• Responsible for creation and maintenance of detailed cross-functional plans and integrated program plans and visualizations

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly evolving PD(L)-1/VEGF bispecific and ADC competitive landscape

• Drives the development and maintenance of the program-level budget and long-range plan, working in close collaboration with Finance and the cross-functional team

• Provides alliance management support for the program, if applicable

Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in science or related field; advanced degree in a scientific discipline or MBA preferred

• 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry in positions of increasing responsibility in drug development

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), Smartsheet, and other communication and PM tools

• Understanding of current and evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence tools including limitations

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written, oral); able to communicate clearly, openly, and consistently in a timely manner in a transparent environment

• Experienced in building and maintaining program-level budgets and long-range plans

• Expert at cross-functional teamwork; able to influence across all levels of the organization without direct authority

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing competing priorities. 

• Works with a sense of urgency and able to prioritize across multiple team deliverables and workstreams

• Results-driven with demonstrated experience in working with highly effective teams

• Drives effective discussions and invites productive discourse; ability to guide teams and organizations in making complex, data-driven decisions

• Proven ability to establish and maintain trust-based relationships with team members and stakeholders

• Team player with emphasis on collective achievement while maintaining an individual sense of responsibility and accountability for teamwork and product

• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace