Executive Director, Global Program Team Leader - Cambridge, United States - Sarepta Therapeutics

Sarepta Therapeutics

Verified Company

Cambridge, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

This position will be responsible and accountable for leading the Global Program Team (GPT) to create and execute an integrated development strategy which coherently integrates the clinical, non‐clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, manufacturing, commercial, and market access plans to support successful submissions, approvals, launch, and life cycle activities.

It will create a culture of collegiality and respect to enable high‐performing teams while fully embedding the Patients First culture within the integrated development plan, and across all decision‐making.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Manage team accountability for functional deliverables including challenging the team members on their assumptions and plans
Partner with GPT members, cross‐functional leaders, and other stakeholders, to provide leadership and direction to drive portfolio and cross‐functional alignment, risk management, and decision making.
Navigate governance bodies to effectively lead GPT discussions and align GPT strategy with senior management at Sarepta.
For partnered programs, may serve on the Joint Steering and/or Joint Development Committee(s)
Develop program strategy in collaboration with the Global Program Team (GPT) and senior leaders/key stakeholders.
Responsible and accountable for leading the Global Program Team (GPT) to create an integrated development plan (IDP) based on the program strategy which coherently integrates the clinical, non‐clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, manufacturing, commercial, and market access plans to support successful submissions, approvals, launch, and life cycle activities
Works with GPT members, cross‐functional leaders, and other stakeholder to ensure effective execution of the IDP

This includes:
a) Setting and achieving GPT goals and metrics in line with IDP and corporate goals, b) Proactively identifying issues which may impact the program before they arise and supports development of contingency plans for highest risk / highest probability issues to enable the team to effectively mitigate risks, c) Identifying and communicating project‐related issues to senior leaders as needed and manages issues to resolution, d) Helping the team to frame relevant decision scenarios, weighing the evidence, and clearly articulating risk‐based recommendations for governance review and endorsement.

Chair the Global Program Team and works with the program manager to: a) Set meeting agendas based on critical program needs, b) Allocate appropriate meeting time to facilitate team discussion, c) Proactively raise concerns to teams, d) Address issues and active challenge of positions, e) Drive team action plan, f) Assess discussions to be taken off‐line, g) Communicate and document decisions and action items
Interact with cross functional leaders and governance bodies to drive and maintain alignment on program strategy, decisions, risks/mitigations and ensure team is adequately resourced to deliver on program goals
Provide input on long‐range planning and annual investment planning as needed.
Develops and implements best practices for team effectiveness
Serve as a member and act as a key contributor to the R&D Extended Leadership team
Accountable for deliverables of assigned Global Program team
Ensure alignment with organizational business objectives both within the R&D Organization and cross‐functionally.
Drive program risk‐based decision making
Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‐depth knowledge of the program, R&D strategy, and the business.
Expected to present and contribute to presentations at governance committees including Executive Committee, and other appropriate Business forums
Work on objectives that have critical program and corporate impact
Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules/ business operations & may jeopardize overall business priorities

Desired Education and Skills:

BS or equivalent
Advanced degree preferred
15+ years of industry related experience
Prior management/Leadership experience in a matrix environment is required
Prior experience leading Global Program Teams (or equivalent) required
Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry with experience across areas within clinical research, regulatory, pharmaceutical sciences, marketing, or other drug development related area.
Utilizes extensive drug development and pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience to enable the team to deliver on priorities and goals by: a) Articulating and driving program strategy, b) Identifying and resolving critical program issues
Significant experience leading multiple cross functional teams in different stages of the drug development process from early‐stage research through to registration/post marketing activities in matrixed organizations.
Expert strategic problem‐solving ability
Highly effective written, verbal, and visual communication sk