Candidate Selection Lead candidate selection activities and coordinate cross functional review teams
Lead coordination of candidate nomination documents and presentations for Candidate Selection Meetings, ensuring thorough review of deliverables
Ensure alignment between candidate target product profiles and clinical development requirements by facilitating cross functional discussion between Discovery and Development at appropriate project inflection points
Proactively ensure that all key stakeholders are informed and onboarded appropriately as projects transition from Discovery to Development
Ensure efficient communication between Discovery, CMC, Clinical Development, and other key stakeholders
Creates a culture of collaboration between Discovery research teams and clinical development stakeholders
Serve as advisor and mentor to Project Managers and Project Team Leads as projects advance to Candidate Selection
Support alignment between project teams and senior leadership on priorities
Advise on risk assessment, alternative approaches, and decision criteria for program progression
Facilitate strategic discussions on program priorities for the advanced Discovery Portfolio
Track the late discovery portfolio to ensure that milestones are aligned with system dates and that Project managers are communicating milestone shifts with finance and other stakeholders for business planning purposes
Lead comprehensive project management for 1-2 late discovery projects, including timeline development, milestone tracking, resource coordination, and deliverable management
Facilitate project meetings, developing agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking action items through resolution
Coordinate cross-functional activities across matrixed teams including biology, chemistry, translational sciences, CMC, toxicology, and external collaborators
Manage project budgets and forecasts in collaboration with finance and development teams
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for candidate advancement and selection frameworks
Ensure timely preparation of materials for leadership and key decision making meetings
Develop best practices for late-stage discovery that both maintain agility and support a decision-making framework
Drives Discovery updates to Disease State Benchmarks, working closely with Development and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
Proactively manage project and portfolio communications, identifying and resolving gaps or ambiguities to maintain cross-functional alignment
Develop integrated slide decks and presentations for leadership forums that synthesize portfolio status, trends, and actionable insights
Foster collaborative dialogue across diverse scientific disciplines, encouraging knowledge sharing and creative problem-solving approaches
Maintain consistent communication frameworks and reporting standards across portfolio teams

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferably in life sciences with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Masters preferably in life sciences with 12+ years of experience, or PhD in preferably in life sciences with 10+ years of experience
Advanced degree in life sciences preferred (MS, PhD)
PMP preferred
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and tracking abilities
Experience coordinating cross-functional scientific teams
Experience bringing molecules through discovery and into clinical development
Broad understanding of requirements through IND
Experience navigating through ambiguities associated with early-stage discovery research
Ability to anticipate key challenges and proactively propose solutions
Adaptive to changes and ability to apply judgement and creative problem-solving skills to meet project and other operational needs
Proficient in identifying and applying tools to effectively manage and track projects - MS Office suite, MS Project, SharePoint, and/or SmartSheet

Benefits

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcandidate selectionmilestone trackingresource coordinationrisk assessmentdecision-making frameworkcross-functional team coordinationclinical developmentdiscovery researchbudget management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitymentoringstrategic thinkingproactive approach

Certifications

PMP