Director, Program Management

Olema Oncology is a cancer medicines company dedicated to impacting breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a differentiated oral medicine known as a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) initially in development for metastatic breast cancer. Our pipeline also includes OP-3136, a potent, selective oral inhibitor of the KAT6 pathway. At Olema, we are building a focused team committed to our mission with intention and clarity. Working alongside a talented passionate group of leaders and advisors, we strive to create better medicines that aim to help patients feel better, longer. For more information, visit us at www.olema.com .

About the Role >>> Director, Program Management

As the Director of Program Management reporting to the Vice President of Program Management, you will have both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management experience that includes knowledge of the drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions including, but not limited to: Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Research, Clinical Pharmacology, Manufacturing and external collaborators. Demonstrated experience leading the PM effort on filing New Drug Applications (NDAs) is a must. The Director, Program Management, will also have demonstrated success in managing programs using best-in-class methodologies and software combining strong foundational knowledge of various segments of the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking capabilities, refined communication and team building skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

This role is based out of our San Francisco or Boston office and will require minimal travel.

Your work will primarily encompass:

• Applying best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects, and to interact with all program stakeholders including pre-clinical and clinical development, business, manufacturing and regulatory departments to ensure alignment on program goals, timelines, and resources required.
• Provide program management expertise for project managers and multiple projects that may include external co-development collaborations/partnerships.
• Ensure that cross-functional program team(s) are aligned on goals and timelines to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule.
• Work cohesively with various disciplines to leverage functional expertise within R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, etc., and establish integrated project plans and objectives.
• Bridge the gap between strategy and tactical execution at the program level. This position requires knowledge and experience in effectively managing project risks, diverse disciplines, cultures, locations, personalities, communication styles, conflicting priorities and/or requirements.
• Identify and leverage inter-dependencies in short-, mid-, and long-term program plans and advise teams on areas of risk or possibilities to accelerate development.
  
  

And will also include:

• Resolving resource allocation issues, conflicts, and priorities to ensure the project is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.
• Measure progress, communicates, and escalates proactively impact of changes (e.g. scope, cross functional resources, timelines, costs, etc.) to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that the acceptance criteria for system/product level integration are completely aligned with the design and project management requirements for integration. Facilitate team process needed to meet requirements to demonstrate system/product level integration readiness.
• Ensure the timely collaboration and coordination of design requirements, cross functional resourcing, and scheduling between projects, sites, and platforms.
• Deliver concise presentations at communication and governance meetings utilizing project dashboards, and strategic planning / messaging.
• Contribute to the functional excellence of program management by participation in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and tools related to program and portfolio management practices.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile >>>

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.

Knowledge:

• BS/BA degree in Life Sciences discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD in Life Sciences preferred.
• NDA/MAA filing experience required.
• Late-Stage development experience required.
• Early-Stage development experience preferred.
• PMP Certification highly desired.
  
  

Experience:

• 15 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical Program Management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions.
• 12 years of experience (as noted above) with master's degree or PhD in the Life Sciences.
  
  

Attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to distill complex processes / ideas into concise executive summary for Olema Leadership.
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; shares expertise with others.
  
  

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $228,000 - $240,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.

Important Information >>>

We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.

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