Associate Director, Program Leadership & Management at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director Program Leadership & Management to provide leadership strategic direction and program management to our Development and Commercial Program Teams.  In partnership with the Program Lead the Associate Director Program Leadership & Management will drive development and deliver results for programs in early to late phase clinical development and/or lifecycle management programs. The successful candidate should possess and demonstrate a firm understanding of drug development be comfortable with ambiguity and have strong communication skills enabling effective communication within program teams and throughout the organization.This role is highly cross-functional and will involve collaboration with internal and potentially external partners.  In partnership with the Program Lead the Associate Director Program Leadership & Management is charged with leading daily program management activities including the development and execution of the programs Integrated Development Strategy.  He/she/they is expected to have an understanding of the overall program strategy and critical path activities including risks and potential mitigation plans. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic partner to the Program Lead (50%)In partnership with the Program Lead drive the development and execution of strategic integrated development plans through effective leadership of Program TeamsProvides clear direction on product development requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholdersMonitors program progress and related KPIs identifies gaps and risks and makes strategic recommendationsSupports the execution and continuous re-assessment of development strategy in support of the overarching corporate strategyDrive operational excellence across program teams (50%)Facilitates program team meetings to ensure productive and efficient discussionEnsures clear and timely communication of program strategy and progress to relevant stakeholdersOrchestrates the integration of sub-teams to support the effectors of Program TeamsQualifications : Required QualificationsBachelors or Masters with 10 years of experience of R&D and/or drug development project management experienceStrong organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of the drug development processKnowledge of project management software/toolsAbility to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projectsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting a clinical trialExperience in developing drugs for oncology neurology and/or orphan diseasesAdditional Information : Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $163000 - $225000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors including but not limited to depth of experience education skillset overall performance and/or location.Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus a long-term incentive plan full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)Benefits:Competitive salary and annual bonus.Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and more.Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Apply Now: Join us in our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team!EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATIONDeciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATIONDeciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling Experience: years Vacancy: 1