{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3c37a99ecfbad5b6f61a3517","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c37a99ecfbad5b6f61a3517","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c37a99ecfbad5b6f61a3517","title":"Director, Program Management","description":"The Director, Program Management is a strategic leader responsible for driving cross‑functional planning, execution, and governance across one or more drug development programs. Partnering closely with Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC, Quality, and Executive Leadership, this individual will ensure alignment of program strategy, timelines, resources, risks, and key milestones to advance development programs from early‑stage research through late‑stage development and lifecycle management.\nThis role requires a deep understanding of cross‑functional biopharmaceutical development, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization to enable timely, informed decision‑making.\nResponsibilities:\nProgram Leadership & Execution\n\nLead cross‑functional development teams and drive execution of integrated cross‑functional program plans across all stages of drug development.\nPartner with program and functional leaders to align development strategies with corporate objectives and portfolio priorities.\nDevelop and maintain integrated cross‑functional development plans, timelines, milestones, assumptions, and critical path analyses.\nEnsure programs progress efficiently, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities.\n\nGovernance & Executive Communication\n\nFacilitate program governance, stage‑gate reviews, and executive decision‑making processes.\nDevelop concise executive‑level dashboards, presentations, and recommendations regarding program status, risks, resource needs, and key decisions.\nServe as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership on program execution and portfolio considerations.\nPromote accountability, alignment, and effective communication across functions and external partners.\n\nRisk, Resource & Portfolio Management\n\nLead risk identification, mitigation planning, scenario analyses, and contingency planning activities.\nSupport resource planning, prioritization, and cross‑functional capacity discussions.\nDrive informed trade‑off decisions that balance timelines, cost, quality, and business objectives.\nCollaborate with Finance and functional leaders on program forecasting and budget planning activities.\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nChampion best practices, tools, and processes that improve program execution, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cross‑functional collaboration and scalability.\n Mentor team members and contribute to the ongoing development of Program Management capabilities across the organization.\nSupport strategic initiatives that strengthen and mature the Program Management function.\n\nQualifications:\nRequired\n\nPhD/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.\n10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including significant experience leading cross‑functional drug development programs.\nDemonstrated experience supporting programs across multiple stages of development, from early research through clinical development and lifecycle management.\nStrong understanding of drug development, regulatory processes, and development governance.\nProven ability to influence, align, and lead diverse cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.\nExceptional communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\nExperience developing integrated project plans, managing risk, and driving strategic decision‑making.\n\nPreferred\n\nAdvanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).\nOncology development experience.\nExperience supporting major regulatory milestones, including INDs, CTAs, NDA/BLA submissions, and lifecycle management activities.\nExperience managing alliances, CROs, CDMOs, and external development partners.\nPrior experience within a scientific, clinical, regulatory, technical operations, or CMC function.\nPMP or equivalent project management certification.\nExperience with portfolio planning, resource management, and governance processes.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like:\n\nPrograms are delivered with clear alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, and key milestones.\nRisks and opportunities are proactively identified and effectively managed.\nLeadership receives timely, transparent, and actionable program insights.\nCross‑functional teams operate with clarity, accountability, and strong collaboration.\nProgram Management practices continue to evolve and scale with organizational growth. \n\nAbout Celcuity:\nCelcuity is a commercial biotechnology company pursuing development of targeted therapies for treatment of multiple solid tumor indications. The company's first FDA‑approved product is REVTORPYK (gedatolisib), a potent, pan‑PI3K and mTORC1/2 inhibitor that comprehensively blockades the PAM pathway. REVTORPYK is approved to treat adults with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer that progressed on prior endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting.\nThe Phase 3 VIKTORIA-2 trial is evaluating gedatolisib in combination with palbociclib and either fulvestrant or letrozole for the first‑line treatment of HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. A Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating gedatolisib in combination with darolutamide in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, is ongoing.\nCelcuity is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer.\nCelcuity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $225,000–$245,000 DOE. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.\nThe successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus and a new hire equity package. 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Partnering closely with Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC, Quality, and Executive Leadership, this individual will ensure alignment of program strategy, timelines, resources, risks, and key milestones to advance development programs from early‑stage research through late‑stage development and lifecycle management.\nThis role requires a deep understanding of cross‑functional biopharmaceutical development, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization to enable timely, informed decision‑making.\nResponsibilities:\nProgram Leadership & Execution\n\nLead cross‑functional development teams and drive execution of integrated cross‑functional program plans across all stages of drug development.\nPartner with program and functional leaders to align development strategies with corporate objectives and portfolio priorities.\nDevelop and maintain integrated cross‑functional development plans, timelines, milestones, assumptions, and critical path analyses.\nEnsure programs progress efficiently, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities.\n\nGovernance & Executive Communication\n\nFacilitate program governance, stage‑gate reviews, and executive decision‑making processes.\nDevelop concise executive‑level dashboards, presentations, and recommendations regarding program status, risks, resource needs, and key decisions.\nServe as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership on program execution and portfolio considerations.\nPromote accountability, alignment, and effective communication across functions and external partners.\n\nRisk, Resource & Portfolio Management\n\nLead risk identification, mitigation planning, scenario analyses, and contingency planning activities.\nSupport resource planning, prioritization, and cross‑functional capacity discussions.\nDrive informed trade‑off decisions that balance timelines, cost, quality, and business objectives.\nCollaborate with Finance and functional leaders on program forecasting and budget planning activities.\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nChampion best practices, tools, and processes that improve program execution, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cross‑functional collaboration and scalability.\n Mentor team members and contribute to the ongoing development of Program Management capabilities across the organization.\nSupport strategic initiatives that strengthen and mature the Program Management function.\n\nQualifications:\nRequired\n\nPhD/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.\n10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including significant experience leading cross‑functional drug development programs.\nDemonstrated experience supporting programs across multiple stages of development, from early research through clinical development and lifecycle management.\nStrong understanding of drug development, regulatory processes, and development governance.\nProven ability to influence, align, and lead diverse cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.\nExceptional communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\nExperience developing integrated project plans, managing risk, and driving strategic decision‑making.\n\nPreferred\n\nAdvanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).\nOncology development experience.\nExperience supporting major regulatory milestones, including INDs, CTAs, NDA/BLA submissions, and lifecycle management activities.\nExperience managing alliances, CROs, CDMOs, and external development partners.\nPrior experience within a scientific, clinical, regulatory, technical operations, or CMC function.\nPMP or equivalent project management certification.\nExperience with portfolio planning, resource management, and governance processes.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like:\n\nPrograms are delivered with clear alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, and key milestones.\nRisks and opportunities are proactively identified and effectively managed.\nLeadership receives timely, transparent, and actionable program insights.\nCross‑functional teams operate with clarity, accountability, and strong collaboration.\nProgram Management practices continue to evolve and scale with organizational growth. \n\nAbout Celcuity:\nCelcuity is a commercial biotechnology company pursuing development of targeted therapies for treatment of multiple solid tumor indications. The company's first FDA‑approved product is REVTORPYK (gedatolisib), a potent, pan‑PI3K and mTORC1/2 inhibitor that comprehensively blockades the PAM pathway. REVTORPYK is approved to treat adults with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer that progressed on prior endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting.\nThe Phase 3 VIKTORIA-2 trial is evaluating gedatolisib in combination with palbociclib and either fulvestrant or letrozole for the first‑line treatment of HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. A Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating gedatolisib in combination with darolutamide in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, is ongoing.\nCelcuity is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer.\nCelcuity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $225,000–$245,000 DOE. 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