Director, Head of Program Management

<p><strong>Your experience includes…</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s in life sciences, engineering, business, or a related field with 15 years related experience or Masters with 13 years related experience or PhD with 10 years of related experience</li> <li>Significant experience in program management, program operations, or cross-functional development teams in a dynamic biotech or pharmaceutical environment</li> <li>Strong understanding of drug development from research through preclinical development, IND-enabling activities, regulatory submissions, and clinical development. It’s a bonus if you have commercial experience.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to bridge science and business interests</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Being well-versed in program management principles, practices, and tools (including Office Timeline, Think-Cell, and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project)</li> <li>Thriving in a dynamic and rigorous work environment, coaching and mentoring</li> <li>It’s a bonus if you have your Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or experience in genetic medicines</li> </ul> <p><strong>You are interested in…</strong></p> <ul> <li>Building and leading a fit-for-purpose Program Management function that enables strong execution, transparent communication, and effective decision-making across the organization</li> <li>Guiding and empowering Program Managers to drive the development and management of integrated program plans (including timelines, assumptions, scenarios, risks, critical path, decision maps, goals, and budget drivers)</li> <li>Establishing and continuously improving program management capabilities, tools, and practices</li> <li>Partnering with Finance and Corporate Development to prepare for Portfolio Reviews</li> <li>Facilitating and contributing to the Programs/Portfolio goal setting & tracking, in line with enterprise goals</li> <li>Systematically monitoring program risks and trends across the portfolio. Ensuring timely escalation of issues and proposed mitigation strategies as appropriate</li> <li>Fostering an enriching and positive work environment, maximizing impact</li> <li>Promoting crisp, transparent, and timely communication, clear decision-making in accordance with Tessera’s decision-making model, and high‑performing program/alliance teams</li> <li>Evolving your role over time to meet Tessera’s business needs</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you: </strong></p> <p>You are an experienced program management leader who brings strategic thinking, operational discipline, and a collaborative leadership style to complex drug development programs. You understand how to tra