Senior Director, Oncology Program Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Oncology Program Management based in United States.

This senior leadership role will guide program management across the oncology clinical development lifecycle, helping translate global development strategies into coordinated execution. You will lead and mentor program management professionals while establishing clear processes, governance, and communication practices. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional and international stakeholders to align priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables. You will oversee critical milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, and project performance across complex development programs. As a strategic partner, you will help teams make informed decisions and continuously improve operational efficiency and quality. The environment is highly collaborative, global, and mission-driven, with opportunities to influence major development initiatives and patient-focused outcomes. The position also offers scope to take on broader leadership responsibilities, including alliance management and steering committee oversight.

Accountabilities:: Lead and/or mentor the program management team supporting oncology clinical development lifecycle management, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Develop and drive global product development strategies, ensuring cross-functional alignment and clear execution against organizational and patient-focused objectives.

Establish effective processes for team management, communication, governance, and strategic decision-making across complex development programs.

Plan and execute projects in accordance with global clinical development strategies, coordinating activities across internal teams and external collaborators.

Facilitate alignment among key stakeholders and maintain effective communication across core teams, sub-teams, and project functions.

Develop, validate, and maintain integrated project schedules, tracking milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and delivery risks through enterprise project management systems.

Lead team planning sessions, including development of team charters, project scopes, operating approaches, and global cross-functional alignment.

Implement strong project and risk management practices to identify issues early, establish mitigation strategies, and maintain delivery momentum.

Manage oncology project budget governance and oversight, including monitoring and supporting appropriate budget-related decision-making.

Coordinate project meetings, agendas, minutes, action items, progress reports, and follow-up activities in accordance with established project management practices.

Lead process improvement initiatives focused on areas such as budget change control, program management dashboards, reporting, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Provide project management support to core and sub-teams as needed, ensuring high-quality deliverables, presentations, and decision-making materials.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality work products and maintain strong working relationships across the development ecosystem.

Take on additional strategic leadership responsibilities aligned with experience, including alliance management for development partners and independent leadership of oversight or steering committees.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required; a Master’s degree, MS, MA, or MBA is preferred.

With a Bachelor’s degree, 12+ years of overall professional experience and at least 10 years of experience in drug development or commercial environments within academia, consulting, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology organizations.

With a Master’s degree, 8+ years of overall professional experience and at least 6 years of experience in drug development or commercial environments within academia, consulting, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology organizations.

Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, portfolios, or cross-functional initiatives within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consulting, or related environments.

At least 5 years of leadership experience in multicultural and international environments is preferred.

Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, milestone management, risk management, budget governance, and cross-functional program execution.

Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, establish priorities, and drive teams toward measurable outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across diverse organizational levels and functions.

Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and enhance team efficiency, quality, governance, and performance.

Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.

PMP certification is a plus.

Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment and embrace change, continuous learning, and innovation.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits:

Annual base salary range of $214,500–$284,500 , with actual compensation determined by experience, qualifications, education, skills, certifications, and work location.

Eligibility for an annual performance bonus for non-commercial roles.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan.

FSA/HSA options.

Life insurance coverage.

Paid time off.

Wellness benefits and programs.

Eligibility for discretionary equity awards and participation in an employee stock purchase plan.

Remote work opportunity within the United States.

Opportunities to take on broad strategic leadership responsibilities within a global oncology development environment.

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