Associate Director/Director, R&D Program Management Lead

2 weeks ago


San Mateo, CA, United States Sagimet Biosciences Full time
Position Summary:

The Director, R&D Program Management Lead, will oversee the successful implementation of research and development programs within our innovative biotech company. This role involves strategic planning in partnership with program leaders to progress clinical stage FASN inhibitors though development. It requires a high level of drug development knowledge, to establish, co-ordinate and implement ambitious timelines across functions in a high performing dynamic team environment, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong background in program management in small molecule drug development, with a focus on cross-functional interactions and efficiency. The preference is for a local candidate although others will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with project leaders to develop and implement strategic plans
  • Establish and maintain integrated project timelines for R&D programs, aligning them with the company's overall objectives.
  • Create agendas and lead development team meetings.
  • Provide regular updates on development program status. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal staff, consultants and contractors, across functional areas.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets
  • Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance R&D capabilities and performance.
  • Support projects and meetings with external audiences including regulatory authorities, advisory boards and collaborators.
  • Oversee and mentor junior team members as appropriate
  • Collaborate with team members where needed to support scientific review of contracts, management of vendors, and document management.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration).
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical stage R&D program management or a related field within the biotech industry.
  • Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, ideally experience in small molecule drug development from pre-IND to regulatory approval stage
Skills:
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal and team management skills.
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards for small molecule drug development
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail and high-quality work

Salary Range:

Associate Director = $180,000 - $215,000

Director = $210,000 - $260,000

Actual compensation within this range will be based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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