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Director, Program Management

full-timePosted: Nov 12, 2025

Job Description

Responsible for the rigorous execution of the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members. Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as the strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment. Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver. Leads matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems. Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings). Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks. Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies. Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications. Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval. Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates. Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes. May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset. Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required. Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio. Expected to lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. PMP certification is desirable. 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas. Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management. Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility. Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities. Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels. Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies. Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools. Most specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management and soft skills. Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance. Unique Elements In addition to matrix management responsibilities, the role may require direct line management of Program Management team members that are aligned to asset indications. May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.

About the Role/Company

  • The company values cross-functional thinking and optimal decision-making for the broader portfolio
  • The company supports work-life balance through various programs
  • The company has a DD PM department with a specific vision and ways of working

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT to establish a high performing team environment
  • Execute the IDP per asset indication, ensuring strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership
  • Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems
  • Include scenario plans in timelines that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities or cost savings
  • Lead risk management activities at the GPT and ensure timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks
  • Deliver the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications
  • Maintain visibility and advocate for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval
  • Deliver as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates
  • Support GPT annual objective processes and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes
  • Serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
  • Support DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio
  • Lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
  • May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL
  • May require direct line management of Program Management team members aligned to asset indications

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline
  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • At least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program/project management
  • Experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management
  • Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility
  • Long-standing experience demonstrating strong matrix leadership abilities
  • Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • Experience in various therapy areas

Skills Required

  • Strong matrix leadership abilities
  • Strong executive presence
  • Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
  • Ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems
  • Ability to shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid national holidays and optional holidays
  • Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday
  • Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
  • Up to two (2) paid days to volunteer
  • Sick time off
  • Summer hours flexibility

Locations

  • Princeton NJ, United States
  • San Diego Science Park, Canada
  • Boudry, Switzerland
  • Brisbane CA, United States
  • Cambridge Crossing MA, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

150,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Strong matrix leadership abilitiesintermediate
  • Strong executive presenceintermediate
  • Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levelsintermediate
  • Ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographiesintermediate
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skillsintermediate
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problemsintermediate
  • Ability to shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significanceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline (experience)
  • 2+ years of industry experience (experience)
  • At least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program/project management (experience)
  • Experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management (experience)
  • Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility (experience)
  • Long-standing experience demonstrating strong matrix leadership abilities (experience)
  • Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies (experience)
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills (experience)
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification (experience)
  • Experience in various therapy areas (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Execute the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT to establish a high performing team environment
  • Execute the IDP per asset indication, ensuring strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership
  • Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems
  • Include scenario plans in timelines that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities or cost savings
  • Lead risk management activities at the GPT and ensure timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks
  • Deliver the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications
  • Maintain visibility and advocate for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval
  • Deliver as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates
  • Support GPT annual objective processes and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes
  • Serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
  • Support DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio
  • Lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
  • May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL
  • May require direct line management of Program Management team members aligned to asset indications

Benefits

  • general: Paid national holidays and optional holidays
  • general: Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday
  • general: Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
  • general: Up to two (2) paid days to volunteer
  • general: Sick time off
  • general: Summer hours flexibility

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Director, Program Management

full-timePosted: Nov 12, 2025

Job Description

Responsible for the rigorous execution of the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members. Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as the strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment. Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver. Leads matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems. Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings). Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks. Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies. Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications. Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval. Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates. Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes. May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset. Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required. Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio. Expected to lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. PMP certification is desirable. 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas. Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management. Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility. Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities. Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels. Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies. Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools. Most specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management and soft skills. Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance. Unique Elements In addition to matrix management responsibilities, the role may require direct line management of Program Management team members that are aligned to asset indications. May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.

About the Role/Company

  • The company values cross-functional thinking and optimal decision-making for the broader portfolio
  • The company supports work-life balance through various programs
  • The company has a DD PM department with a specific vision and ways of working

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT to establish a high performing team environment
  • Execute the IDP per asset indication, ensuring strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership
  • Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems
  • Include scenario plans in timelines that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities or cost savings
  • Lead risk management activities at the GPT and ensure timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks
  • Deliver the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications
  • Maintain visibility and advocate for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval
  • Deliver as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates
  • Support GPT annual objective processes and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes
  • Serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
  • Support DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio
  • Lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
  • May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL
  • May require direct line management of Program Management team members aligned to asset indications

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline
  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • At least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program/project management
  • Experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management
  • Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility
  • Long-standing experience demonstrating strong matrix leadership abilities
  • Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • Experience in various therapy areas

Skills Required

  • Strong matrix leadership abilities
  • Strong executive presence
  • Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
  • Ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems
  • Ability to shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid national holidays and optional holidays
  • Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday
  • Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
  • Up to two (2) paid days to volunteer
  • Sick time off
  • Summer hours flexibility

Locations

  • Princeton NJ, United States
  • San Diego Science Park, Canada
  • Boudry, Switzerland
  • Brisbane CA, United States
  • Cambridge Crossing MA, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

150,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Strong matrix leadership abilitiesintermediate
  • Strong executive presenceintermediate
  • Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levelsintermediate
  • Ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographiesintermediate
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skillsintermediate
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problemsintermediate
  • Ability to shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significanceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline (experience)
  • 2+ years of industry experience (experience)
  • At least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program/project management (experience)
  • Experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management (experience)
  • Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility (experience)
  • Long-standing experience demonstrating strong matrix leadership abilities (experience)
  • Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies (experience)
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools, specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills (experience)
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification (experience)
  • Experience in various therapy areas (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Execute the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT to establish a high performing team environment
  • Execute the IDP per asset indication, ensuring strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership
  • Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems
  • Include scenario plans in timelines that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities or cost savings
  • Lead risk management activities at the GPT and ensure timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks
  • Deliver the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications
  • Maintain visibility and advocate for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval
  • Deliver as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates
  • Support GPT annual objective processes and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes
  • Serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
  • Support DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio
  • Lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
  • May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL
  • May require direct line management of Program Management team members aligned to asset indications

Benefits

  • general: Paid national holidays and optional holidays
  • general: Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday
  • general: Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
  • general: Up to two (2) paid days to volunteer
  • general: Sick time off
  • general: Summer hours flexibility

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