Senior Program Management Director (Biotechnology)

Location: Alameda, California, United States; onsite office-based role

Salary: $204,500–$290,500 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing medicines across discovery, clinical development, CMC, regulatory filings, and post-approval programs.

What you will do

• Oversee complex discovery, translational research, CMC, clinical development, filing, approval, and post-approval programs.
• Develop integrated cross-functional project plans, Gantt charts, timelines, status reports, and strategic development and filing plans.
• Manage dependencies, critical paths, resources, budgets, governance approvals, risks, and contingency plans.
• Partner with project leaders, team leaders, finance, and cross-functional teams to define and execute product development strategies.
• Communicate recommendations and program status to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Lead department-level and cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and establish best practices.

Requirements

• BS/BA in STEM with at least 15 years of relevant experience, MS/MA with at least 13 years, or PhD with at least 12 years.
• 12–15 years of experience managing cross-functional teams in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including CMC, discovery, or development.
• Extensive understanding of the full drug development process, including discovery, CMC, development, and regulatory filing.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, collaboration, negotiation, leadership, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and process significant amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite, Planisware, MS Project, or equivalent project management software.

Nice to have

• Experience managing small molecules or biologics in cancer immunology or oncology.
• Experience with corporate partnerships, alliance management, or business development deals.
• Experience across at least two different drug development functions or phases.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative office environment designed to support close team interaction and idea sharing.
• Equipment includes dual monitors and ergonomic chairs.
• Employee benefits include 401(k) contributions, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Benefits include stock purchase opportunities, long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays, a company-wide winter shutdown, and up to 10 sick days.