Senior Director, Program Management
Role Overview
The Senior Director, R&D Program Lead will lead the cross-functional development program for ebribafusp alfa (AKB-097), currently in Phase 2, and may assume responsibility for additional early-stage Akebia programs as they advance from research.
This individual will set program strategy, align functional plans with corporate and portfolio objectives, and drive execution through key development milestones and decisions.
The role requires strong drug-development expertise, strategic judgment, and the ability to lead and influence high-performing teams in a matrix environment.
Key Skills for This Role
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Skills & Experience:
- Advanced degree required (i.e., PhD, PharmD, MD) and 10-15+ years of Program Leadership experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
- Thorough understanding of the Program Lead discipline and drug development at all stages
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of complex drug development project strategy and deliver on project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams and managing direct reports
- Outstanding leadership skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills, an innovative approach to problem-solving, and an integrated view of business and scientific issues.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Base Compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Base pay is only one component of the company’s total rewards package, all regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or the incentive compensation program (if applicable), as well as equity. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.
- Targeted Base Salary$249,811—$308,590 USDAre you an Akebian? An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian’s aren’t afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian’s believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose – to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: www.akebia.com Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree required (i.e., PhD, PharmD, MD) and 10-15+ years of Program Leadership experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
- Thorough understanding of the Program Lead discipline and drug development at all stages
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of complex drug development project strategy and deliver on project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams and managing direct reports
- Outstanding leadership skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills, an innovative approach to problem-solving, and an integrated view of business and scientific issues.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Targeted Base Salary$249,811—$308,590 USDAre you an Akebian? An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian’s aren’t afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian’s believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose – to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: www.akebia.com Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Base Compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Base pay is only one component of the company’s total rewards package, all regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or the incentive compensation program (if applicable), as well as equity. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.
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