Executive Director, Global Program Team Leader
Cambridge, MA, United States
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
This position is crucial for leading the Global Program Team (GPT). The Global Program Team Lead (GPTL) drives and executes a comprehensive strategy that integrates clinical, non-clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, manufacturing, commercial, and market access plans. The goal is to ensure successful submissions, approvals, launches, and life cycle activities for assigned programs. The role also fosters a culture of collegiality and respect, promoting high-performing teams and embedding the Patients First culture in all decision-making processes.The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Ensure team accountability for functional deliverables, challenging assumptions, and plans.
- Collaborate with GPT members, cross-functional leaders, and stakeholders to drive alignment, risk management, and decision making.
- Develop program strategy with GPT and senior leaders.
- Create and execute an integrated development plan (IDP) supporting submissions, approvals, launch, and life cycle activities.
- Proactively identify issues and develop contingency plans.
- Communicate project-related issues to senior leaders and manage resolutions.
- Chair GPT meetings, set agendas, allocate time, raise concerns, and drive action plans.
- Interact with leaders and governance bodies to maintain alignment on strategy, decisions, risks, and resources.
- Provide input on long-range and annual investment planning.
- Implement best practices for team effectiveness.
- Drive risk-based decision making.
- Present at governance committees and business forums.
- Work on complex issues requiring in-depth program, R&D strategy, and business knowledge.
- Make critical decisions impacting program schedules and business priorities.
More about You
- BS or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of industry experience
- Management/leadership experience in a matrix environment
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary global program teams
- In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including clinical research, regulatory, pharmaceutical sciences, marketing, or other drug development areas
- Extensive drug development and pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience to drive program strategy and resolve critical issues.
- Significant experience leading cross-functional teams through various stages of drug development, from early research to post-marketing activities
- Expert strategic problem-solving skills
- Highly effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills for managing, motivating, and decision-making.
- Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to foster a culture of collegiality and respect for diverse contributions.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend process improvements and implement best practices.
What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
Job Profile
Benefit package Competitive compensation Emotional wellness Financial wellness Financial wellness support Physical wellness Support for caregivers Wellness support
Tasks- Communicate with senior leaders
- Develop
- Drive program strategy
- Foster team accountability
- Lead global program team
- Manage project-related issues
- Plan
Business Clinical Research Communication Cross-functional Team Leadership Decision making Drug Development Gene editing Gene therapy Leadership Market Access Marketing Negotiation Pharmaceutical Sciences Problem-solving Project Management R Regulatory Regulatory Affairs Risk Management RNA Strategic Problem Solving
Experience15 years
EducationAdvanced degree B.S. Equivalent Medicine Senior
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