About this opportunity
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. lists this Senior Director, Program Manager opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As the Senior Director of Program Management at Viking, your primary responsibility will be to drive the planning and execution of Viking’s drug programs in metabolic and endocrine disorders.
You will integrate clinical, nonclinical, regulatory, CMC, technical operations & commercial activities and considerations into a single plan. You will then update the plan based on emerging information, manage timeline, identify gaps and risks, and provide clear, decision-enabling reports to executive leadership.
You will recruit, mentor and coach direct report(s) and ensure that the Program Management Office provides the “single source of truth” for program timelines, risks & mitigation strategies, and acceleration options.
You are a “do-er” who prefers not to sit by the sidelines. You have a strong record of leadingprograms through major regulatory milestones (IND & NDA), expansive knowledge of the research, development and commercializationprocess, and – critically - the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
Partner with functional leads in Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Nonclinical, Regulatory Affairs, CMC/Technical Operations, Medical Affairs and Commercial to plan & enable successful execution of program plan
Build and maintain integrated program schedules, including critical path analysis and scenario planning, and drive corrective actions when variances arise
Partner with Finance on program budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis, and support resource allocation decisions
Lead program risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning
Establish program governance and present program status and recommendations to executive leadership and the board as requested
Mentor program management staff and continuously improve program management processes and tools
Support business development due diligence and partnership evaluations as requested
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
12+ years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical drug development, including at least 7 years in program or project management of clinical-stage programs
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams across Phase 1–3 development and through at least one major regulatory submission
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience with cardiometabolic or endocrine programs
Knowledge and Skills
Concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership and external stakeholders in a tl;dr manner
Strong knowledge of the drug R&D process, regulatory requirements, and GxP guidelines
Expertise in integrated scheduling and project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet)
Demonstrated experience in program budget management, forecasting, and risk management
Proven ability to lead and influence in a matrix environment without direct authority
Impeccable sense of knowing when to push (for a decision) and when to pause
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively (and maintain a sense of positive humor) in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities
$240,000.00 - $260,000.00 annual salary
VIKING THERAPEUTICS
Viking Therapeutics, Inc., is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Viking Therapeutics also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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