Job Details: Executive Director - Program Development Lead, Autoimmune
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Gaithersburg, MD or Conshohocken, PA
Key Responsibilities
The AI Program Lead will lead the development and execution of the product strategy for autoimmune pipeline projects in early development.
- Lead a cross-functional team to develop a range of strategic and tactical recommendations for program development, secure governance and budget approval, and secure resources for the projects.
- Articulate the project goals, strategy, and underlying science to internal and external audiences with clarity and credibility to enable effective program execution.
- Be accountable for cross-functional program execution, including reporting of progress/issues.
- Partner with other program leaders, scientific and clinical leaders, and external experts to develop integrated project plans & sound portfolio strategy.
- Drive the broader autoimmune strategy.
Accountability for Overall Program Execution
- Effectively manage/mitigate/communicate project risks, make decisions, and manage conflict and change.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for the program team, and drive key program decisions through appropriate governance forums.
- Build high performing teams, ensuring adequate resources are in place to support program strategy.
- Ensure that the program team implements its plans and adheres to key development milestones.
- Develop solutions for barriers to executing program strategy.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Essential Qualifications:
- PhD or MD highly preferred.
- 20+ years’ experience in pharma/biotech or related industry.
- Prior experience in the autoimmune area in R&D leadership positions in pharma/biotech required.
- Excellent analytical and strategic abilities.
- Deep understanding of the drug development process.
- Broad understanding of the evolving autoimmune development landscape.
- Experience leading in a global matrix environment across a range of functions, seniority, and locations.
Essential Competencies:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing organization.
About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disease. At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset and we value the unique contributions each person brings to our team.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
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