Associate Director, Program Management

Job Title: Associate Director, Program Management

Location: San Diego

Background

RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. The lead asset, RYZ101, is in Phase 3 testing for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), as well as earlier stage testing for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Summary

The Associate Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more clinical development programs. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define the clinical development strategy, manage timelines, and identify and manage risk.

The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development. The role will report to the Head of Program Management.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines (Gantt chart) identifying all significant activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones. Conduct continual review and analysis of critical path activities and communicate any perceived risks for budget or timeline in a timely manner.

• Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.

• Manage team meetings including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items.

• Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented

• Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence.

• Work to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team.

• As a project management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization.

• 10% of travel may be required.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS required, in combination with drug development experience at various stages (pre-IND thru NDA approval). Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) and PMP certification also preferred.

• Minimum of at least 5+ years work experience in Biotech or Pharma; prior experience in project management required.

• Experience with commonly used project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet

Skills and Qualifications

• Successful track record in managing clinical development teams and successfully advancing development candidates to global regulatory submissions (INDs/CTAs)

• Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables

• Strong organizational skills, persistent attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines and priorities

• Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with individual project leads/teams and scientific leadership

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $175,000 to $205,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Employee assistance programs (EAP) and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance and supplemental health insurance. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, and sick time off. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Other perks like tuition reimbursement.