Posted 3 months ago

Vice President, Program Team Leader

Waltham, MAOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Leads a cross-functional program team for an oncology drug candidate, shaping strategy, milestones, and cross-functional alignment to advance therapies toward global commercialization.

About this role

Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapies either as single agents or as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. For more information, visit www.crescentbiopharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

We are seeking a Program Team Leader (PTL) is a passionate drug developer with a global perspective and business orientation, who brings adaptable leadership, strategic product development acumen, and relentless pursuit of long-term success for patients and Crescent’s medicines. This is a highly visible leadership role. Working with an experienced Program Manager and a cross-functional team, the PTL shapes the Program strategy, goals, priorities, and plans, bringing both a 'future-orientation' toward the ultimate goal of broad, global commercial access for patients in need, and a "pragmatic-orientation" to chart the path, mitigate risks, cultivate options, and lead through complex drug development decisions. This role is based in Waltham, MA and you must have experience in the oncology space.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing cross-functional Program Team, focusing on both the "what", such as strategy, priorities, output, and resources, and also the "how", such as building a fulfilling, collaborative, and sustainable team environment

Establish a robust and well-understood Program strategy for bringing a life-changing medicine to patients in need

Ensure that research, non-clinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial strategies and plans are aligned with the overall Program strategy

Structure and facilitate critical cross-functional decisions within Program Team and senior leadership team, bringing all relevant perspectives to bear while driving to efficient decisions in a fast-paced environment

Own Program recommendations across stages of the Program to achieve milestones and timelines

Drive preparation and presentation of materials for Board of Directors

Maintain clear, open, and proactive communication with the senior leadership team and other stakeholders regarding Program strategy, status, priorities, risks and needs, and facilitate appropriate decision-making

Keep abreast of emerging developments, external non-clinical and clinical data updates and competitive intelligence in oncology ensure learnings and implications to Crescent programs are communicated and reflected in internal program plans

Build visible, constructive, and credible presence within KOL and patient community for relevant disease areas

Participate in business development activities, as needed, including opportunity evaluations and due diligence

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, discovery, and cutting-edge R&D focused on scientific excellence, open communication, and continual improvement

Actively coach team members to achieve their best and support to mitigate gaps in skill or capacity

Consider needs of the Program in context of Crescent corporate strategy and priorities, as primary advocate for the Program among Crescent senior leadership

Lead with Crescent’s core values at the forefront

Education & Experience

Experience leading cross-functional teams in Phase 1-3 drug development is required; oncology experience is required and experience with ADCs a plus

Advanced degree in Medical or Life Science, MD, PhD or MBA or equivalent

A minimum of 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry in leadership positions in drug development and proven track record in driving Programs through IND, early clinical, pivotal stages and approval or at least 12 years in pharmaceutical industry in significant development and/or commercial leadership or general management positions including working with development teams in cross-functional setting

Exceptional track record of delivering on business objectives, activity/milestones leading to filing and launching, and strong knowledge of oncology

Entrepreneurial team leader, able to shape and communicate the vision for an important therapeutic program and guide the development of the product strategy and its execution

Player/coach with demonstrated experience in building highly effective and motivated cross-functional teams and in guiding teams and organizations in making complex and high-stakes data-driven decisions

Outstanding sense of urgency and ability to pace the team's work to achieve milestone achievement in highly competitive landscape

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to stakeholders and teams at all levels

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a mission-driven team where you'll contribute to impactful work, take on varied responsibilities, and grow quickly in a dynamic environment

Competitive compensation, including base salary, performance bonus, and equity

100% employer-paid benefits package

Flexible PTO; also, two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year

A commitment to your professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities

Skills

Antibody-drug ConjugatesBispecific AntibodyClinical DevelopmentCMCCommercializationINDOncologyPD-1RegulatoryVEGF

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