Kiniksapharmaceuticals

Kiniksapharmaceuticals

Associate Director/Director, Program Management, Pre-Clinical Programs

Lexington, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$191k-$242kDetected 26 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingExcelFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint

About the role

  • Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders.
  • At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact-shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.
  • Serving as an operational backbone for programs, this role will translate program strategy and plans into operational execution while driving the delivery of development milestones in alignment with corporate and program goals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop program plans and drive execution: partner with functional leaders and key stakeholders to create the Integrated Development Plan, define critical path activities and program milestones, ensure cross-functional team awareness and readiness to execute on key activities, and drive day-to-day execution of the IDP.
  • Manage cross-functional team meetings: work with team members to develop meeting agendas, ensure stakeholder preparedness for meetings, capture and distribute minutes, and ensure follow-through on action items.
  • Monitor and communicate progress: maintain clear and accurate program, dashboards for tracking program goals and key metrics to monitor and assess program performance.
  • Support budget processes: Partner with finance team and functional leads to develop and refine program assumptions for budget purposes throughout forecasting cycles.
  • Enhance Program Management best practices - Collaborate across the Program Management team and broader organization to establish and champion best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and an unrelenting drive to deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • partner with functional leaders and key stakeholders to create the Integrated Development Plan, define critical path activities and program milestones, ensure cross-functional team awareness and readiness to execute on key activities, and drive day-to-day execution of the IDP.
  • work with team members to develop meeting agendas, ensure stakeholder preparedness for meetings, capture and distribute minutes, and ensure follow-through on action items.
  • maintain clear and accurate program, dashboards for tracking program goals and key metrics to monitor and assess program performance.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in the biopharma industry in a cross-functional project or program management role with a track record of managing pre-clinical stage programs
  • Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional team setting while cultivating positive, constructive working relationships across the organization
  • Proficiency in using standard project management software (e.g., Smartsheet) and the Microsoft Office suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related discipline, advanced degree preferred (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MBA)

Compensation

  • $191,000 - $242,000 USD
  • Kiniksa does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of Kiniksa, and no fees will be paid.

Benefits

  • Understanding of the drug development process, including advancing product candidates from IND/CTA submission to late-stage development and ultimately registration with health authorities
  • Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
  • decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Company info

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