Senior Business Manager

Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degenerative biology and the principles of translational medicine.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO), Chief Technical & Manufacturing Offer (CTMO), General Counsel (GC) and Denali Management team, the Senior Business Manager will support the execution of strategic initiatives through coordination, tracking and monitoring of activities and deliverables. Being effective in this role requires a natural aptitude for building strong, trusting partnerships across the organization. This position will play an essential role in a broad range of activities necessary to drive and manage critical operational and strategic aspects of our growing organization.

This position requires a hands-on, self-motivated, smart and emotionally intelligent individual who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment within a complex and fast-changing industry. This person anticipates needs and demands and works to provide logical, innovative, and creative solutions without explicit instruction. S/he will be expected to communicate changes in prioritization and decision-making efficiently and be capable of carrying out multiple projects while effectively prioritizing tasks according to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as "thought partner,” to the CPO, CTMO, GC and Denali Management team both internal and external activities
• Facilitate and manage a broad range of projects to help ensure attainment of strategic priorities consistent with corporate goals
• Work with leadership team members individually and collectively on key business projects
• Ensure that key initiatives in support of Denali’s goals are on track, intervening as appropriate to ensure meeting goals. Monitor and report progress, triaging and escalating issues as appropriate
• Work with the leadership team and others to translate strategy into deliverables that can be measured and managed, including by helping plan and execute team meetings, including by drafting agendas, taking minutes, and preparing slide decks with substantive content
• Support the development and preparation of executive-level presentations
• Identify and prioritize key issues early and expedite resolution by integrating information search, analysis and evaluation to provide an informed perspective and propose solutions
• Effectively prioritize multiple objectives, monitor progress of ongoing activities and implement course corrections as needed using project management and business improvement capabilities
• Organize and drive the rhythm of decision making and outputs to feed into key meetings and initiatives
• Influence appropriate stakeholders and ensure appropriate prioritization and project management to support the business in meeting their objectives
• Develop agendas, manage meeting flow, draft and minute key discussions to summarize and follow-up on actions to ensure timely execution

Requirements

• BS/MS in a scientific discipline with life sciences experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project management
• Proven experience in Knowledge Management, Communication, Strategy/Planning
• Industry exp: Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel
• Can do attitude and analytic problem-solving skills
• Ability to anticipate and remediate problems that arise
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of conveying scientific information in a clear and thorough manner
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to compose concise, sensitive and professional emails, communicate with Development heads of functions, and prepare presentation for the CMO
• Team oriented, highly motivated, execution focused with strong work ethic, ability to thrive in a high growth, collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Highly adaptable and responsive to technical and business opportunities and needs – comfortable delivering against challenging commitments
• Willingness to work hard and take direction and anticipate problems and their solutions without explicit guidance

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, st