Senior Director, Program Leader

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. Define, execute, maintain, and own the CLYM116 asset strategy and integrated global development plan from late-stage development through launch .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWellesley • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceutical drug development, with a focus on lifecycle management, cross-functional leadership, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to integrate commercial insights and manage complex program execution from late-stage development through launch.

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Biotechnology Drug DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipRegulatory Submission ExperienceLifecycle Management StrategyFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Integrated Development Plan ManagementClinical Development StrategyProgram BudgetingRisk ManagementMarket Research

Soft Skills

CollaborationDecision-MakingRelationship BuildingAccountability

Industry Keywords

Phase 3 Drug ApprovalGlobal Regulatory InteractionsCompetitive IntelligenceSupply-Chain ReadinessClinical Data Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, execute, maintain, and own the CLYM116 asset strategy and integrated global development plan from late-stage development through launch
Develop and own lifecycle management strategy beyond initial launch, including indication expansion and combination opportunities
Lead the cross-functional CLYM116 program team across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CMC, Medical Affairs, Finance, and Commercial
Serve as alliance lead and manage day-to-day collaboration with the partner, including joint governance, contract obligations, and milestones
Translate asset strategy into execution plans, timelines, interdependencies, and resourcing with Program Management
Establish governance processes, decision frameworks, and accountability mechanisms
Partner with CMC on supply-chain readiness and manufacturing and supply strategy
Partner with Commercial and Corporate Strategy on market research, competitive intelligence, forecasting, and development decisions
Build and sustain external relationships and represent Climb with partners, collaborators, investigators, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses
Drive program-level decision making and present trade-offs, scenarios, and recommendations to the Leadership Team and Board
Guide CLYM116 program budgeting, expenditure monitoring, annual and long-range planning, resourcing, phasing, and scenario costs
Manage program-level risks, dependencies, and critical path across timelines, enrollment, data delivery, and supply
Represent CLYM116 in business development assessments, diligence, partnership evaluations, and portfolio prioritization

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug development experience, with progressive accountability for an integrated development plan at the program or asset level
Demonstrated experience leading a program through Phase 3 to approval and launch
Experience supporting global regulatory interactions and major regulatory submissions
Deep understanding of global drug development, including knowledge of clinical development (protocol and endpoint strategy, regulatory pathway, and clinical data interpretation)
Demonstrated ability to integrate commercial and competitive insights into development decisions, including target product profile and positioning
Proven ability to lead and hold accountable a cross-functional matrix team without direct reporting authority
Strong business acumen and financial awareness