Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allogene Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell products for cancer and autoimmune disease. The Senior Director will lead a cross-functional program team, managing program execution, scope, timelines, deliverables, and communications while ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional program team (including representatives from Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Ops Tech, and Commercial) to manage the development and execution of program strategy in alignment with corporate goals
- Have accountability as the primary contact for the program, including ownership, maintenance, and communication of all program information, including strategy, scope, deliverables, timelines, status and key risks
- Work with the program team members to facilitate project/program execution from Pre-IND planning through BLA/MAA approvals utilizing project management tools and processes to maintain strategic direction, project schedule/timeline, communications, budget/cost and identify and mitigate risks
- Facilitate program related decision-making processes by working with the program teams to develop and present analyses and recommendations to senior management as part of the governance process
- Leverage input from all critical functions to prepare detailed integrated development plans that maximize the value of the programs. Define critical path activities/decisions and associated risks, in collaboration with program teams, to ensure the programs meet their milestones on time and on budget
- Manage program team meeting operations including planning agendas, scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and following up with team members on critical action items
- Ensure program team activities and decisions are clearly communicated, documented, and archived
- Foster strong relationships and support effective and impactful communications with management, team members and functional line managers to facilitate timely and active management of issues/risks/decisions/opportunities
- Maintain program-related documentation such as program plans, budget and timelines and project goals
- Participate as a member of the Portfolio & Program Management Team to continually improve on program management and governance processes, as well as bring best practices to teams across the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field required (or relevant experience)
- At least 12 years of project management experience in similar role in the biotechnology industry
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
- Cell therapy experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns)
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