Lead cross-functional Global Product Team(s), partnering with the Project Manager and functional leaders from development, regulatory, CMC, operations, commercial and other business functions.
Have clear ownership of progressing the program forward and be the primary point of contact for the CEO and executive leadership on strategy, risks and execution progress.
Contribute to corporate strategic initiatives including portfolio-level strategy for entry and expansion into oncology and contribution to other oncology programs at Crinetics.
Accountable for building strategic and coordinated product development plans, aligned with program vision, business objectives and key results and are differentiated from competitor products.
To include creation and integration of clinical development plans, lifecycle strategies and regulatory submissions.
Drive the team to out-of-box thinking, effectively run/mitigate/communicate risk, make decisions, and handle conflict and change.
Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at program level, pressure tests plans, create alternative scenarios to enable strategic and operational agility.
Manage prioritization of program team activities to enhance program value.
Drive team objective and goal setting, prioritization, and adherence to plan and strategy.
Lead and communicate the product development strategy at governance meetings, accountable for aligning with executive leadership and for communicating with external collaborators.
Partner with functional heads across all key product development areas, including Discovery, Development, Regulatory, CMC, and Commercial, to ensure strategic alignment and achievement of program deliverables.
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of GPT effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and, as necessary, coaching and mentoring of cross-functional team members.
Maintain strong industry awareness and knowledge to ensure that product plans reflect current scientific/medical developments and regulatory/commercial environment.
Support execution of company sponsored publication plans to ensure timely production of manuscripts and other communication tools.
Ensure presentations and other product communications are clear and effective.
Ensure Product and Sub-team readiness for regulatory filings and commercial launch readiness.
Contribute to corporate strategic initiatives including portfolio-level strategy discussions.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience and leadership in product development in oncology, including regulatory filings (INDs, BLA/NDA), DC nomination, and/or life cycle management.
Bachelor’s degree in a science related field required.
PhD., MD, MPH, MS, or other advanced degree in scientific field preferred.
Minimum of 12 years related experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with strong working knowledge of drug development.
8 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of comprehensive drug development process with a focus on early to mid-stage product development.
Demonstrated cross functional ability to lead and react to different situations and emotions of others, including customers, employees, and all others; high EQ.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively lead diverse groups of people and teams.
A proactive and strategic thinker, with strong decision-making skills.
Excellent business acumen with demonstrated ability to align teams to corporate strategy to achieve business and project objectives.
Proven ability to successfully lead and manage effectively across a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and constituents.
Strong leadership and communication skills (including presentation skills) with success in influencing all levels cross-functionally.
Highly collaborative with outstanding relationship building skills.
Highly self-motivated and able to independently and effectively drive for results.
Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and aggressive timelines.
Demonstrates a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong ability to influence cross-functionally within the organization without direct authority.

Benefits

discretionary annual target bonus
stock options
ESPP
401k match
top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
winter company shutdown

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentregulatory filingsINDsBLANDAlife cycle managementdrug developmentclinical development plansoncologyportfolio-level strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationhigh emotional intelligencestrategic thinkingdecision-makingrelationship buildingcommunicationinfluencingmotivationcreativity

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in sciencePhDMDMPHMS