Director, Program Management

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Director, Program Management. The Director, Program Management (Oncology) position is a hands-on role with responsibility for significant elements of program strategy and cross-functional execution. This role requires a talented individual with proven expertise in leading global cross-functional teams and driving major initiatives. This individual, in partnership with the Global Program Leads and Program Team members, will drive program strategy and ensure clear and timely communication of program strategy, implementation plans, and progress.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Global Program Leads in the following:

• Lead cross-functional program team(s) to develop strategic plans for compounds integrating development, commercial, technical, and financial considerations.
• Drive program team decision-making and management of early-stage compounds to better understand the science and establish clinical development plans.
• Apply oncology drug development knowledge and experience to ensure that product candidates are managed in the efficient and rigorous manner as reflected in the design and conduct of studies with a high degree of technical, regulatory, and commercial success.
• Ability to translate cross-functional program issues into functional implications.
• Be responsible for issue identification and development of an action plan for resolution. Escalation to functional leadership and/or R&D Leadership, when needed.
• Drive effective and impactful communication related to program strategy to ensure active management of issues/risks/decisions/opportunities related to all internal and external activities.
• Ensure collaboration across the Program Team to achieve maximum team effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Core Competencies

• Experience in early clinical stage drug development in oncology /immuno-oncology required.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving mindset
• Ability to identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and motivate cross-functional teams and drive effective partnerships across functions.
• Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization rapidly and with individuals at all levels.
• Strong holistic perspective of drug development process and life cycle management across different functional areas including familiarity with commercial, medical affairs, clinical and pharmacology, preclinical research, finance, regulatory and compliance groups.
• Strong program management skills required.
• Understanding of the development process and regulatory requirements for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) highly desirable. Identify the key competencies or attributes required to excel in the role.
• Examples may include problem-solving, teamwork, communication, etc.
• Highlight any specific qualities or traits that are important for success in the role.
• These could include attention to detail, adaptability, creativity, etc.
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency