Program Director

Would you prefer to work at a dynamic company, where there is ample opportunity to impact outcomes or would you choose a more established organization with greater job security?  Our client provides both.  They are a mature company with successful products and product technologies, yet are nimble enough that every employee makes a difference.They offer: Challenging positions with opportunity for personal growth and accomplishment High visibility within the company and the scientific community Co-workers who are bright, enthusiastic and talented Competitive salary, bonus and stock options program The opportunity to develop and manufacture products that make a difference in people's quality of life An approved product on the market, three proven technologies with substantial product applications and a strong product pipeline World-class manufacturing facilities Convenient, easily accessible locations Benefits include: Medical/Dental Coverage, 401(k) with company match, Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible spending accounts, Short and Long term Disability, Life Insurance, 11 Holidays plus 3 personal days per year, 3 weeks vacation to start, and transportation benefits.Our client is a world leader in the development of products that have a tremendous impact on patient outcomes. They partner with many of the world’s finest pharmaceutical companies, leveraging their own sophisticated drug delivery technologies.  Their focus is on target areas where the pharmacologic properties of existing drugs are well-known, but the benefits of their unique delivery systems can have significant medical value.Their innovation in drug delivery is unsurpassed.  Now, they are leveraging that expertise—and their united corporate focus—to build a pharmaceutical company.Program Director Program Directors oversee projects within technology platforms or franchise indications, and are key leadership positions within the company. Program Directors work with senior leaders to establish the overall strategy and key milestones for development projects. Program Directors establish and lead development teams in all aspects of product development from early phase through commercialization. Development activities are supported through matrixed resources, and the position requires close and open communication with Project Management and key functional representatives and leaders. This position also serves as the primary liaison to partners for partnered development programs, and interacts routinely with senior and executive management within and outside of the company.  Key Responsibilities: Oversight of development programs, including development and implementation of strategy, and overall delivery to budgets, timelines, and development plans. Lead teams to establish and meet key development milestones. Ensure that development programs meet scientific and business expectations. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project team representatives. Interact internally and externally with senior and executive level management. Represent programs at governance and senior management reviews. Ensure efficient communication of issues and program status. Support due diligence activities and strategic planning exercises. Implement drug development process improvements that are consistent with overall company goals and guidelines Build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of management in Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, Business Development and New Product Planning, as well as with alliance partners, as applicable.  Knowledge & Skills: Broad knowledge of drug development and commercialization process. Demonstrated success in building strong, high-performing teams. Successful track record of delivering projects/programs on schedule and within budget. Prior experience with US regulatory submissions, both pre and post approval global experience a plus. Exceptional communication skills (oral, written). Demonstrated situational leadership skills (e.g. teambuilding, facilitation, conflict resolution, persuasion, negotiation). Complex negotiation skills to influence policymaking and decisions. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively across multiple functional departments, including pharmaceutical development, regulatory, marketing, business development, quality, operations and finance. Previous experience working with corporate partners or acting as a liaison Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline 15 years drug development experience 10 years management experience in pharmaceutical industry Prior experience in platform technologies and franchise indication High level of commitment Forward thinking and strategic perspective Collaborative Results-oriented MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Boston, MA 02101 JOB CATEGORY: Biotech/R&D/Science TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: EB-8767923641 COMPANY: Dennis Partners