Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - Lexington, MA
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Lexington, MA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Director/Senior Director, Program and Alliance Management at Kiniksa will lead and oversee development pipeline programs and partnered programs within the company's product portfolio. This role emphasizes leadership, execution, and transparency, requiring a hands-on approach to organize and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual capable of navigating ambiguity while driving program execution.
Responsibilities
- Establish, lead, and champion global program teams and applicable subteams for advancing Kiniksa's product candidates.
- Partner with functional leaders and key stakeholders to create and implement integrated development plans with clearly defined critical path activities, milestones, and cross-functional interdependencies.
- Cultivate influential relationships with executive and functional leaders to align program team operations with Kiniksa's portfolio and company objectives.
- Establish and track program goals and key metrics for monitoring and assessing program performance.
- Develop and maintain clear, concise, and accurate dashboards and reporting tools for monitoring and communicating program progress to all levels of the organization.
- Proactively identify, articulate, and manage program risks for program delivery through risk mitigation and scenario planning.
- Establish and facilitate team meetings, including developing effective meeting agendas, capturing minutes, and following through on action item completion.
- Partner with finance and functional program leads to develop and refine program assumptions and budgets throughout forecasting cycles.
- Support one or more Kiniksa strategic alliances for delivering on contract requirements and partnership objectives.
Requirements
- BA/BS in scientific discipline or business management with over 10 years of experience in the biopharma industry, with a substantial portion in a leadership capacity; advanced degree preferred (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MBA).
- Strong working knowledge of the drug development process, including advancing product candidates through various phases of development and supporting regulatory filings.
- Demonstrated success in program management and strategic planning within a drug development context, from preclinical through late-stage clinical development to launch.
- Analytical mindset with a thorough understanding of biopharma business dynamics and impeccable attention to detail.
- Ability to envision strategic directions and execute on them, championing process enhancements.
- Natural entrepreneurial spirit with dedication to effectively deliver results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment under tight timelines.
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment and influence without authority while maintaining positive relationships across functions and with senior leadership.
- Experience working in GxP environments and applicable quality and regulatory standards for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Expert proficiency in using standard project management software (e.g., Smartsheet) and the Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.
