Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. The Director, Program Management will provide expertise and leadership to advance novel engineered T cell therapies, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to achieve corporate and program goals through cross-functional alignment and execution.
Responsibilities
- Provide Program Management expertise and leadership to advance Kyverna’s novel engineered T cell therapies
- Manage one or more highly complex cross-functional development programs and/or high-profile partnerships
- Effectively communicate with program team members, Senior Leadership Team, Functional Heads, and key stakeholders
- Track and monitor key milestones and decision points to drive delivery of program objectives
- Develop and maintain program management tools to support governance, integrated timelines, KPSs and risk tracking, as well as the communication of program KPIs, risks, and achievements
- Lead or participate in one or more initiatives to build operational efficiency, company culture, and business processes
- Translate program strategy into integrated cross-functional timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Drive execution against critical path activities and ensure accountability for program timelines and deliverables
- Lead or participate in one or more initiatives to build operational efficiency, company culture, and business processes
- Manage the interfaces between functional areas and ensure effective handoff and communication between department functions to execute on important program milestones
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making in a matrixed environment
- Establish and support program governance forums, including team meetings and leadership updates; ensure decisions, risks, and actions are clearly documented and tracked
- Proactively identify program risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate
- May be responsible for recruiting and supervising one or more Project Management Associates
Skills
- A minimum of a BA/BS + 12 yrs in a scientific discipline is required
- At least 9 years of multidisciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- At least 5 years of direct program management in drug development
- Experience applying the principles, concepts, practices, and standards of program and project management for drug development
- Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, including clinical, regulatory, and CMC domains
- Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with Kyverna's engineered T cell therapies
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders, good conflict management skills
- Strong communication skills (in person and written word) and the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals
- Proven ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolution of issues
- Proven success in goal setting, prioritization, and time management
- Results and detail-oriented; self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform and be adaptive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong understanding of FDA regulatory processes and clinical trials
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., MS, MD) and/or PMP Certification
- Experience supporting late-stage clinical development and regulatory submissions
- Experience with gene or cell therapy development programs
Benefits
- This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock plan.
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