Associate Director / Director, Clinical Program Management

Job Title - Associate Director / Director, Clinical Program Management

Location - United States

LEVEL - Senior

VACANCIES - 1

TRAVEL REQUIRED - Travel Not Required

VISA SUPPORT - No visa sponsorships supported

SALARY MAXIMUM - $220,000.00

SIGNING BONUS - Negotiable

BONUS DESCRIPTION - annual target bonus, long-term-incentives (LTI), and 5% 401k match

RELOCATION PACKAGE - None

Must-Haves

• Project/Program management experience within such teams - can be a scientist turned PM (ideal)
• Must have biotech/pharma experience working with internal clinical development teams (ie scientists) on compound development
• Note that this position is NOT someone on the ClinOps side who who only has experience with clinical trials
• Must have either Oncology and/or Immunology experience
• Experience working with compound development teams - knowledge of drug development process

Nice-To-Haves

• PhD in life sciences ideal - NOT required
• Big pharma experience (AbbVie, BMS, Pfizer, J&J, etc)

Company Overview:

Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.

We prize scientific excellence, creativity, team players and we are committed to continued innovation. We have worked hard to create a collaborative and dynamic work culture where your ideas and discoveries are valued and will have an impact. We are growing and there are opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Job Summary:

The Associate Director / Director, Clinical Program Management will provide comprehensive support to the Clinical Development Team in planning and achieving corporate development objectives. This position holds significant responsibility in assisting the clinical development team throughout the entire process, starting from Phase 1 clinical trials and extending to regulatory filings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as primary PM for the Clinical Development team, including development and maintenance of strategic plans, timelines, and budgets.

Develop and administer project status tools (e.g., dashboards, reports, templates, business processes) to assess project team performance.

Support Compound Development Team Leader to provide PM end support, including to communicate key compound risks, and working with team to mitigate risk factors.

Lead project and program meetings, study meetings, and clinical team meetings: develop meeting agendas, prioritize topics, summarize decisions, and action items.

Drive cross functional communication and decision making to ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

Oversee external vendor activities including adherence to timelines, contracts, and budgets, along with invoicing process.

Work closely with Finance to generate budget forecasts in alignment with Clinical Development Plan.

Support and collaborate with other cross-functional teams as needed.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Expertise in a functional area directly contributing to successful mid to late-stage drug development

BA/BS in a scientific field plus 8-10 years of pharmaceutical/clinical development experience, including a minimum of 5-6 years project/program management experience

Phase 1/2 Clinical Study Experience Highly Preferred

Knowledge of the drug development process

Familiarity with FDA and/or EMA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP governing clinical development activities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Experience with Project Management Software (SmartSheet, MS Project, ThinkCell, and OfficeTimeline)

Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Be an effective team player and strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines

Pay & Benefits:

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $210,000 depending on relevant skills, experience, and education. In addition, this position is eligible for target bonus, long-term-incentives, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

EEO & Employment Eligibility:

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Privacy Policy:

The protection of your personal information is a commitment we take seriously. For information regarding our Privacy Policy (CA candidates) please visit https://vividion.com/publication/privacy-noticeforcalifornia-candidates/.

Screening Questions

• Please describe your PM experience assisting clinical development teams from phase 1 clinical trials through to regulatory filings

Interview Steps

• Microsoft Teams interview with hiring manager (SVP, Head of Operations & Alliances)
• Panel interview with additional members

Company Culture & Perks

Vividion was ranked #2 mid-size company on The San Diego Union-Tribune's 2022 Top Workplaces list.

Benefits

• VISION INSURANCE
• OTHER
• DENTAL INSURANCE
• RETIREMENT
• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• PAID TIME OFF
• LIFE INSURANCE