Head, Program Management
Enanta Pharmaceuticals
Watertown, MA
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Job Summary
The Head of Program Management will report directly to Enanta’s Chief Product Strategy Officer andwill lead the program management function for Enanta’s expanding pipeline of promising therapeutics in Infectious Disease and Immunology. This position will play a key role in leading cross-functional program teams to develop strategies, plan and execute preclinical and clinical phases of drug development, focused on novel therapeutics across multiple disease areas, to enable successful global development and commercialization. Critical to this role is a strong foundation in all elements of drug discovery and development through lifecycle management. A main responsibility will be to manage governance meetings to ensure cross-function and leadership alignment on key strategic decisions. Additionally this role will work with the finance group for program budgets and will oversee the long-range planning process.
The Head of Program Management will be involved in all facets of Enanta’s programs. This role will work across a matrixed organization to ensure fully harmonized and integrated strategies. The successful candidate will be a highly effective team leader and terrific communicator and collaborator.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Please complete the application below and include the following attachments:
Enanta is using its robust, chemistry-driven approach and drug discovery capabilities to become a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs with an emphasis on indications in virology and immunology. Enanta’s research and development programs are currently focused on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and the company has previously advanced clinical-stage compounds for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Glecaprevir, a protease inhibitor discovered by Enanta, is part of one of the leading treatment regimens for curing chronic hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection and is sold by AbbVie in numerous countries under the tradenames MAVYRET® (U.S.) and MAVIRET® (ex-U.S.) (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). A portion of Enanta’s royalties from HCV products developed under its collaboration with AbbVie contribute ongoing funding to Enanta’s operations. Please visit www.enanta.com for more information.
Enanta Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by law.
The Head of Program Management will report directly to Enanta’s Chief Product Strategy Officer andwill lead the program management function for Enanta’s expanding pipeline of promising therapeutics in Infectious Disease and Immunology. This position will play a key role in leading cross-functional program teams to develop strategies, plan and execute preclinical and clinical phases of drug development, focused on novel therapeutics across multiple disease areas, to enable successful global development and commercialization. Critical to this role is a strong foundation in all elements of drug discovery and development through lifecycle management. A main responsibility will be to manage governance meetings to ensure cross-function and leadership alignment on key strategic decisions. Additionally this role will work with the finance group for program budgets and will oversee the long-range planning process.
The Head of Program Management will be involved in all facets of Enanta’s programs. This role will work across a matrixed organization to ensure fully harmonized and integrated strategies. The successful candidate will be a highly effective team leader and terrific communicator and collaborator.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Program Teams to develop product strategy, TPP, & integrated development plans.
- Independently manage drug discovery and development projects in virology and/or immunology diseases.
- Guide teams through creation, management approval, and execution of integrated project plans, harmonizing input from diverse disciplines into a cohesive and clear project plan.
- Contribute, synthesize, & articulate program strategy to senior management & translate into execution.
- Collaborate effectively with functional areas and alliance partner (if applicable) to drive project delivery.
- Ensure communications within and from the team are clear and effective, meetings have clear purpose and objectives, and that conflict is surfaced and resolved.
- Leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics. Proactively identify and remove obstacles to drive business results.
- Partner with Finance to ensure resources/budgets are planned and managed as well as annual budgeting and long-range planning.
Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment, with some prior experience in a large size company an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a highly matrixed team environment are essential.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
- Knowledge of technical project management skills, methodologies, and software.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; Advanced[] scientific degree (MD, or PhD, or PharmD) highly preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in project leadership/management or a related role in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated leadership and ethics; demonstrated ability to hold others accountable
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, including demonstrated ability in build, manage and lead high performing teams
- Strong collaboration: able to establish good working relationships with employees at all levels, resolve conflict and provide feedback
- Excellent problem-solving skills: recognize problems before they occur, appropriately raise issues to management, devise and implement creative solutions to problems
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to speak up appropriately as well as demonstrated organizational aptitude
- Infectious disease or immunology therapeutic area experience
- Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management strongly preferred
Please complete the application below and include the following attachments:
- Cover Letter
- CV / Resume
- Research Summary (if applicable)
Enanta is using its robust, chemistry-driven approach and drug discovery capabilities to become a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs with an emphasis on indications in virology and immunology. Enanta’s research and development programs are currently focused on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and the company has previously advanced clinical-stage compounds for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Glecaprevir, a protease inhibitor discovered by Enanta, is part of one of the leading treatment regimens for curing chronic hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection and is sold by AbbVie in numerous countries under the tradenames MAVYRET® (U.S.) and MAVIRET® (ex-U.S.) (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). A portion of Enanta’s royalties from HCV products developed under its collaboration with AbbVie contribute ongoing funding to Enanta’s operations. Please visit www.enanta.com for more information.
Enanta Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by law.
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