Summary:

The Sr Dir Program Management at Gossamer Bio will partner with the Program Team Leader to lead Project Development Team in the planning and execution of corporate development goals. This position will play a critical role in supporting the leadership and facilitation of the project team.

The Sr Dir Program Management will be responsible for providing strong leadership and expertise to drive the teams to execute on program deliverables and initiatives required to meet the goals of the organization. This role will work in collaboration with colleagues and management to ensure the objectives associated with Corporate and team goals are met successfully. This role will interface with all functional areas of the organization, establish program management processes, and support the integrated planning efforts within the organization to enable the building of high functioning Program Teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate w/ Executive & Management team to enable strategy and execution of Seralutinib program; ensure working group meetings are agenda-focused to enable efficient decision-making
  • Collaborate with Clinical Team Leaders to enable team development and follow-through of the Clinical Plan (e.g., partnering with, and gaining cross- functional alignment on deliverables)
  • Facilitate team development and management of Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Build, maintain and control the cross functional timeline for the execution of Clinical Development Plan to NDA/MAA filing - highlight dependencies, milestones, deliverables, and critical path; create timeline scenarios as needed and facilitate cross- functional reviews
  • Identify and leverage interdependencies in short-, mid-, and long-term project and study plans
  • Ensure functions are tracking to key deliverable and milestone timelines.
  • Play a cross functional leadership role in identifying, designing and implementing strategic initiatives that impact the Seralutinib program.
  • Portfolio management: manage program and project prioritization with the leadership team
  • Institutes and leads cross-functional program teams consisting of representatives from the functional groups and Finance.
  • Works with the Development Program Team Leadership to align processes for effective meeting management, eliciting productive, behavior, and team member accountability across teams.
  • Leads program teams to define and manage deliverables and timelines, facilitate decision making, and define risk mitigation strategies/contingencies.
  • Leads and facilitates meetings at all levels of the organization to ensure cross alignment to corporate strategy and to manage execution of plans to meet objectives.
  • Develops and utilizes key program management tools, processes, and documentation to ensure efficient program planning, execution, monitoring (metrics) and to ensure efficient tracking and reporting.
  • Owns and manages key program-related reporting and documentation, including monthly reports.
  • Ensures efficient and effective communications of program/project related information to all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • As required, hires program management professionals to fulfill the responsibilities of the Program Management function and provides mentorship to direct reports and others within the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in project management with the ability to develop clear action plans and execute
  • PMP or PMI certification beneficial but not required
  • Strong leader with 12+ years’ experience with a minimum of 8-10 years of program management experience in biotech/life sciences industry
  • Experience in developing and leading high-performance cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes with internal and external teams
  • Experience managing multiple complex programs and demonstrated adeptness with dynamic prioritization of deliverables and resources
  • Experience focused on late stage clinical trials with hands on experience in filing an NDA with the FDA
  • Knowledge of FDA and/or EMA Regulations (or relevant local regulations), ICH Guidelines, and GCP governing the conduct of clinical studies.
  • Computer literacy (Word/Excel), familiarity with clinical database concepts, and experience with statistical principles is required. 
  • Skilled facilitator with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead.
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
  • Creative problem solver with the ability to address issues quickly and independently.
  • Focus on results, highly collaborative cross functionally, and proactive.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships with senior key stakeholders from other functions to ensure that the strategic business goals are met through sharing of knowledge and expertise.
  • This position can be hybrid based in San Diego, CA office or remote within the US.

Gossamer Bio is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The expected salary range for this position is $210,000 to $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. This position also qualifies for the benefits as listed below:

Gossamer Bio offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching , long-term incentive plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.gossamerbio.com/work-at-gossamerbio/

Vaccination Policy:  Gossamer Bio is committed to complying with federal, state and local law on vaccinations.  Job candidates and employees should be aware that some roles may require full vaccination against COVID-19 . Gossamer Bio is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

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