GENERAL SUMMARY: 

4DMT is seeking a Sr. Director, Program Management to join its Program Management team and ensure the progress and success of the clinical stage assets at 4DMT.

The ideal candidate will successfully leverage their prior drug development experience in complex biologics to partner with Therapeutic Area Heads and Project Team Leaders and the cross-functional teams to effectively drive the clinical development of 4DMT’s therapeutic assets in clinical development.

Experience and a deep understanding of the requirements in all stages of drug development, from discovery to late-stage clinical development, is critical to the success of this role. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Lead cross functional teams to develop and execute upon clinical program strategy, drive strategic and tactical planning, program budget preparation and management as well as prepare accurate program updates for the Executive Team. 
• Assess the needs of programs alongside Therapeutic Area Heads and Project Team Leader and cross functional team leads to guide operational decisions in effectively advancing 4DMT’s clinical programs 
• Drive planning for key drug development stage-gate decision points (FIH, regulatory filings, study start-up, etc.) 
• Identify project risks and proactively facilitate mitigation strategies and resolution. 

• Ensure relevant communication and alignment across departments, together with internal and external subject matter experts, as appropriate. 
• Effectively present information, respond to questions, facilitate communications regarding program risks and business impacts the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, when required. 
• Support to establish, maintain and enforce best practices, accurate record keeping and implementation of knowledge management databases in collaboration with IT. 
• Support development, implementation and adherence to operational procedures throughout the organization. 
• Actively participate in system and process improvements, including documenting policies and procedures to streamline data gathering from all teams for project status reporting. 

• Other duties as assigned, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a relevant field. Advanced degree in life sciences preferred. 

Experience: 

• 15+ years’ experience managing global complex cross-functional programs in the biopharmaceutical industry
• 6 + years of management experience. 
• Deep experience managing and leading drug development projects/programs at a pre-clinical and clinical stage within the biopharmaceutical industry is required. 
• Must have sound knowledge of integrated drug development processes in a biopharmaceutical company. Experience with gene or cell therapy programs preferred. 
• Experience in ophthalmology, cardiology, or pulmonology therapeutic areas is desirable. 
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and projects concurrently.
• Ability to problem-solve, research issues, and propose solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to communicate complex information succinctly.
• Team player who leads by example employs expertise and influence to encourage collaboration across departments, levels, and groups to achieve shared objectives.  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certification is a plus. 
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment. 

Skills: 

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs 
• MS Project SME
• OnePage

Compensation range for base salary $250,000/yr - $314,000/yr

Please note: the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience