Executive Director, Program Team Lead

Outstanding proven team leadership skills and experience in a complex matrix environment

Masters degree with 15 years of experience or Doctoral degree with 10 years of experience with a scientific and/or business-leadership focus

15+ years in the life-sciences, biotech and pharmaceutical industry; rare disease and small company experience strongly preferred

At least 10 years equivalent multi-/ cross-functional leadership experience

Experience with development program leadership required; strong preference for candidates who have led teams through registrational trials and market authorization

Excellent relationship building skills and ability to influence to achieve desired outcome

The Executive Director, Program Team Lead, will drive strategic management of one or more drug development programs. This individual will play an integral role in building and leading efficient and collaborative cross-functional teams to achieve program goals. This role requires broad expertise in drug development, strong communication and leadership abilities as well as skillful internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. This is a critical and highly visible role, making a substantial contribution to the company.

This position is fully remote and will report to the VP and Head of Portfolio Strategy and Management (PSM). Periodic travel to team and company events is required.

Leads a Program Team of cross-functional experts to develop and execute an integrated program strategy to maximize the opportunity of the asset

Builds organizational alignment on program priorities and strategic objectives, ensuring milestones are clearly defined and understood

Synthesizes complex scientific, operational, and business information into clear, big‑picture insights that inform strategic decision‑making and drive results