About this role
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