Senior Director, Program Management

Travere Therapeutics

Senior Director leading program management at Travere Therapeutics for rare immune-mediated kidney diseases. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive integrated strategy from development to commercialization.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $219,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical and nonclinical functions
Organize and lead strategy team meetings: set agendas, clarify objectives, document decisions, and proactively ensure accountability for action items
Develop and maintain integrated and often detailed development plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management frameworks
Identify critical path activities, interdependencies, and risks; proactively implement mitigation strategies
Coordinate program governance, including pro-active planning for decisions, identifying correct forum for decision making and leading the preparation of decision-ready materials
Partner with Program Lead and Alliance manager in managing alignment, communication and governance with our partner
Promote cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability to achieve development and commercialization milestones
Partner with Finance on program budgeting and forecasting; ensure alignment and manage process for executive endorsement
Contribute to departmental and corporate process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; Master’s preferred
12+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech or pharmaceutical development
5+ years of program or project leadership in complex drug development programs
Experience in rare disease / orphan drug / late-stage development desired
Understanding of regulatory requirements (NDA/MAA)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Experience of working within a partnership, preferable with Asia based partner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningrisk managementbudgetingforecastingproject leadershipdrug developmentregulatory requirementsdecision-makingprocess improvementstimeline management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationaccountabilitycross-functional collaborationstrategic planninginfluencetransparencyorganizational skillsproactive problem-solvingteam management