Director, Alliance and Program Management (DC to IND to Phase I)
Hybrid – Greater Boston Area
HireMinds is seeking your expertise in leading Programs to IND and clinical Phases with an exciting research team that is pioneering new RNA modalities into the clinical for neurological, oncology, and other diseases. With ample funding and Pharma partnerships, this team is now advancing their internal programs and you’ll participate in helping guide cross-functional teams in decision-making for go/no-go drug candidate to early Phase I-II clinical stages in advancing their pipeline programs. If you are an experienced PM with IND program experience through to clinical stages, take your opportunity to contribute in this robust biotech environment with less red tape and ample career growth opportunities. Contact the HireMinds team today and apply to learn more!
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate as a key member of the alliance and program management team, overseeing multiple pivotal partnerships and a diverse portfolio of programs, while establishing robust processes to bolster team and organizational success.
- Lead interdisciplinary program teams, engaging stakeholders from research, nonclinical development, regulatory, CMC, and clinical development to formulate optimal drug development strategies.
- Support cross-functional teams and stakeholders in driving technical and scientific discussions to define product profiles, integrated development plans, schedules, and budgets across internal and partnered programs.
- Mobilize organizational alignment to facilitate informed decision-making and execute development strategies effectively.
- Facilitate team meetings, document decisions, track milestones, critical paths, timelines, risks, and budgets alongside scientific and development leads.
- Cultivate strong internal relationships, acting as a pivotal resource for program team members on portfolio strategy, project communications, scientific dialogues, issue management, and strategic planning.
- Manage strategic alliances with pharmaceutical partners, ensuring alignment from discovery through clinical phases in fields such as neurology, oncology, and autoimmune diseases.
- Communicate effectively with senior management regarding program strategy, progress updates, and timeline achievements.
You’ll Bring:
- BS/MS degree in life sciences; advanced degree (Ph.D. or MBA) preferred.
- More than 7 years of industry experience, including at least five years in a project/program management capacity in a growing Biotech setting preferably.
- Profound knowledge of cross-functional drug development processes from preclinical stages to early clinical development, including GxP standards and experience with successfully drafting plans for an assisting with IND submissions and modules.
- Demonstrated leadership prowess with a proven ability to influence across all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and Project management tools (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Smartsheets).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including adeptness in presentation and facilitation.
- Strong record-keeping abilities and acute attention to detail.
- Commitment to fostering a high-performance culture focused on patient outcomes and professional growth within a cohesive, visionary environment.
- This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead strategic alliances and drive innovative programs within a forward-thinking biotech environment, where your leadership and expertise will shape the future of therapeutic development.
Salary Range: $185-225k with excellent bonus, 401k, and health/dental plan offerings for employees.