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Barrington James

Director Program Management

Barrington James, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Regulatory Affairs & CMC

Director of Program Management Hybrid, IL I’m excusively partnered with an innovative and rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company seeking a Director of Program Management. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team and lead high-impact drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas across biopharmaceuticals, reporting directly into the VP PMO. Looking for a hands‑on, technically‑minded project leader, capable of managing end‑to‑end development programs across pharma and biotech environments. You will oversee multiple programs simultaneously, driving strategy, execution, and alignment with both internal teams and external vendors. Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex drug development programs from early‑stage discovery through clinical development, regulatory submission, and approval. Oversee multiple programs simultaneously, balancing priorities, resources, and timelines across therapeutic areas. Serve as the central point of accountability, integrating cross‑functional teams including CMC, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial to deliver on program goals. Collaborate closely with external vendors, CROs, and partners, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. Apply a technical and strategic mindset to solve complex program challenges, proactively identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and driving decisions. Translate scientific, technical, and regulatory data into actionable program plans that support both short‑and long‑term organizational goals. Champion programs across the organization, providing clear and impactful communication to senior leadership and governance committees. Foster a high‑performance culture, coaching and mentoring team members while promoting collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Qualifications

Degree in life sciences, Engineering, or related field 7+ years of experience in drug development within pharma or biotech, managing end‑to‑end programs. Proven experience leading cross‑functional, global teams to successful regulatory submissions and approvals. Strong technical understanding of drug development processes with the ability to align with business priorities. Hands‑on approach to project management, with experience using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, balancing competing priorities and stakeholders. Experience working with external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment, quality, and delivery. Apply today or reach out directly to learn more - rbanton@barringtonjames.com

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