VP, Global Development & Product Team Leader

COMPANY:

At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Our structure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditional biology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advanced technologies to understand the three-dimensional structures of active sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then design molecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.biocryst.com.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The VP, Global Development & Product Team Leader at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BioCryst) is an executive level role with extensive experience in cross functional management, project management, team and personnel management, business operations, and strategic planning in a pharmaceutical setting working closely with senior leadership in setting, leading, and meeting company objectives.  This position is responsible for providing high-level experienced leadership and direction to cross-functional product teams and partnering with key functions to formulate the strategic drug development program. The VP, Global Development & Product Team Leader works to develop, implement and oversee key initiatives focused on the coordination of the company’s overall product development programs including the integration of clinical, CMC, nonclinical and regulatory plans, into overall product development programs, to achieve the company’s objectives. The VP, Global Development & Product Team Leader functions as a key interface between cross functional teams and senior management. #LI-REMOTE

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing leadership to cross functional teams comprised of diverse specialists by utilizing effective leadership and project management skills and techniques, to establish team objectives and innovative strategies.
• Leading the design of innovative and executable development plans that efficiently meet and align corporate, commercial, and regulatory goals.
• Working directly with the team to identify any all cross functional dependencies and constraints and facilitate resolution activities to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Supporting partner alliances by ensuring the product development team activities are aligned with company priorities and partner needs.
• Serving as a mentor to team members by educating others on the skills to lead teams effectively and on the pharmaceutical development process.
• Monitoring the day-to-day interactions with project core and ad hoc team members from various functions – Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Research, Manufacturing Commercial, Finance etc.
• Leads the team in preparation and approval of drug and clinical development plans, budgets, and proposed go/no-go decision criteria for development programs ensuring the needs and requirements of all regions are met.
• Works frequently with senior management to resolve resourcing and prioritization conflicts across functions to ensure efficient design and flawless execution of a strategic development plan that maximizes the value of the program.
• Partners with Finance to understand the overall project budget and assess impacts to the financial plans resulting from project activities and issues.
• Prepares project timelines that contain all activities, resources, and costs to accomplish key milestone dates for integration into the project schedule.
• In accordance with corporate standards, implements project management processes, tools, and templates to facilitate the management of project activities including:
  • Managing activities and processes for the development of key project deliverables and documents as identified by the project team.
  • Tracking team performance against corporate objectives, team objectives, milestones, timelines and metrics.
  • Monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure that time and cost commitments are met.
  • Ensuring alignment of team processes and activities.
• Provides support for business scenario analysis and planning.
• Maintains an understanding of project management techniques, regulatory policy, and medical practice as they impact pharmaceutical development.
• Provides perspective on proj