Tessera Therapeutics

Director, Head of Program Management

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$186k-$239kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

- Bachelor's in life sciences, engineering, business, or a related field with 15 years related experience or Masters with 13 years related experience or PhD with 10 years of related experience
- Significant experience in program management, program operations, or cross-functional development teams in a dynamic biotech or pharmaceutical environment

As Head of Talent Management at Tessera Therapeutics, Ben leads Tessera's talent strategy across talent acquisition, performance management, and talent mobility.
Ben began his career as an in vivo Pharmacologist, which gave him a lasting appreciation for the rigor, creativity, and collaboration that drive scientific discovery.
That foundation continues to shape how he helps build organizations designed to enable science thrive.
Tessera Therapeutics is pioneering Gene Writing™- a new biotechnology designed to offer scientists and clinicians the ability to write small and large therapeutic messages into the genome, thereby curing diseases at their source.
Gene Writing holds the potential to become a new category in genetic medicine, building upon recent breakthroughs in gene therapy and gene editing while eliminating important limitations in their reach, utilization, and efficacy.
Building and leading a fit-for-purpose Program Management function that enables strong execution, transparent communication, and effective decision-making across the organization
Guiding and empowering Program Managers to drive the development and management of integrated program plans (including timelines, assumptions, scenarios, risks, critical path, decision maps, goals, and budget drivers)

You are an experienced program management leader who brings strategic thinking, operational discipline, and a collaborative leadership style to complex drug development programs.
You understand how to translate scientific and development strategy into clear, executable plans, and you are energized by helping teams make progress through structure, transparency, and effective decision-making.
You are comfortable working with senior leaders while also staying close enough to the details to understand risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and the critical path.
You are an active listener and clear communicator who can synthesize complex information into practical recommendations that help teams and leaders make timely decisions.
Bachelor's in life sciences, engineering, business, or a related field with 15 years related experience or Masters with 13 years related experience or PhD with 10 years of related experience
Strong understanding of drug development from research through preclinical development, IND-enabling activities, regulatory submissions, and clinical development.

The stated base salary range represents Tessera's good-faith estimate for this role.
Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to individual qualifications, years of relevant experience, internal compensation alignment, and external market data.
Tessera offers a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.
This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity grants as part of Tessera's total rewards program.
Per Year Salary Range: $186,000 - $239,000 USD

currently include group medical, vision, and dental coverage; group life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; tuition reimbursement; and more.
This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity grants as part of Tessera's total rewards program.
It's a bonus if you have commercial experience.
It's a bonus if you have your Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or experience in genetic medicines

Tessera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate.
Tessera provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
To begin an interactive dialogue with Tessera regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter or Accommodations@tesseratx.com

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