Recludix Pharma is a venture capital-funded biotechnology company located in San Diego, California and Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are engaged in small molecule drug discovery for the treatment of targeted patient populations in autoimmune disease and oncology. Recludix Pharma is looking for experienced candidates who desire to work in a dynamic early-stage startup environment as a member of our team.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced drug development Director of Portfolio, Program and Alliance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key drug development programs and strategic alliances, driving collaboration and ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong foundation in pharma/biotechnology, combined with strategic program leadership and alliance management expertise.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Leads the strategic project-planning process for research and development programs, monitors progress, drives execution and, in combination with Research and Development leadership, assumes accountability for timelines and deliverables.
- Works closely and effectively with cross-functional team members, consultants and vendors to develop high-level project strategies and planning scenarios.
- Analyzes and manages the critical path, evaluates potential means to accelerate the pace and or mitigates identified risks and obstacles to program success, and plans contingencies with input from various functions.
- Responsible for preparation of project and program dashboards to support internal and external stakeholders and activities.
- Institutes and continuously improves project and alliance management methodologies to enhance effective and efficient delivery of projects across the organization.
- Ensures program teams and operational activities remain aligned with overall corporate strategy, program timeline and resource plans.
- Manages interactions with senior management and governance committees to address program needs, risks, opportunities and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively to coordinate, influence, and advise strategic and operational efforts to ensure alignment and execution of corporate goals
Alliance:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, acting as the primary point of contact and fostering collaboration and communication between parties.
- Internal expert on partner contracts, facilitates contract/partner related questions with appropriate internal stakeholders
- Develops, implements and manages joint alliance governance structures, including joint steering committees and working groups, to oversee and manage alliance activities, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and resolve conflicts.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between partners, including sharing of data, resources, and expertise, to accelerate program progress and achieve shared objectives.
- Support the negotiation and development of collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, and joint development agreements, ensuring alignment of goals, roles, and responsibilities of each party.
- Drives contractual deliverables such as quarterly reports, research and/or development plans, in alignment with internal stakeholders
Skills:
- Expertise in MS Office and project management timeline/Gantt software (MS Project and/or Smartsheet), experience with SharePoint, data capture and analytics software
- Extensive experience in drug development process including experience with regulatory deliverables such as INDs and NDA/BLAs.
- Highly collaborative with outstanding communication, time management and facilitation skills
- Strong organizational skill set with attention to detail in order to manage multiple complex workstreams and prioritize work according to corporate goals
- Creative problem solving in a fast moving, dynamic cross functional team environment
- Able to recognize need(s), find solutions and take initiative to address in proactive manner.
- Strong team player with demonstrated track record of success in a cross-functional team and fast-moving environment.
- This position may require up to 10% domestic travel and limited international travel
- Flexibility for collaboration across multiple time zones
Qualifications:
- 8+ years pharmaceutical/biotech project management drug development experience required including experience with research project management and alliance management
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) preferred.
- Strong understanding of the pharma/biotechnology industry, including drug discovery and development processes.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs and strategic alliances.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, bi-coastal, matrixed organization.
Further Information:
Salary range: $200,000 – $235,000
In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, Recludix Pharma also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and a 401(k) plan/match.
Recludix Pharma is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Recludix Pharma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at resumes@recludix.com.
To be considered as an applicant, please submit your resume/CV referencing the specific position of interest and position code to resumes@recludix.com. Applicants whose qualifications and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be reviewed. Candidates will only be contacted for evaluative discussions.