Director, Program Lead, Chronic Pain

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $215,000 - $225,000

PositionDescription:

Latigo isseekingan exceptionally talentedProgramLeadto guidecross-functional developmentof ourclinicaland preclinical-stage,non-opioidprograms for chronic pain.ThisDirector Levelrole willdrive integrated operational planning and program strategy, including facilitation ofclinical development plans, target product profiles,financial planning, and risk mitigation.Asuccessful candidate will bringa high degree of emotional intelligence, a collaborative nature,relentless agility, and will credibly and enthusiastically work with leaders and teams across the spectrum ofresearch,clinical, CMC, regulatory,andfinance.This is ahigh-profileleadership rolethatwill report directly to theSVP,Operationsand will serve as a member of the Development Operations Leadership Team.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Lead and chair theChronicProgram Team, partnering with cross-functional leaders tofacilitatestrategic planning and operational excellence

• Orchestrate and shape the integrated strategic and operational plan,identifyingkey issues and ensuring resolution

• Partner withleadership andkeystakeholders to manageand guide program priorities amidst evolving internal and externalenvironments

• Deliver on Program Goals, effectively prioritizing resources for successful implementation

• Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning

• Determineappropriate decision-makingforums, and hold accountability and decision-making authority on integration of cross-functional strategies; ensure that key stakeholders are included in the decision-making process and that decisions are communicated to those responsible for execution

• Partnerwith Financetoprovide strategic oversight for budgets and resourcing

• Establish processes and tools tofacilitateprogram management and communication

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organizationrequired ;Background in consulting and/or advanced degree(PhD, MBA)preferred

• Previousprogram leadershipexperience and experience with leadingdevelopment of an innovative product strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen; specific experience with CMC, Regulatory, and Tox planning preferred

• Strategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of learning agility

• Outstanding communication skills with both internal and external audiences and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Embodies Latigo values:relentlessly agile, mission over self, audacious, expert & visionary, fast-acting