The position would be ideally located in the Munich, Germany area. However, we can accept a base location in Germany, Switzerland or the East Coast, US for the ideal candidate. The Director Program Management will report to the VP Program Management.
Director Program Management (m/f/d)
Job Description
Be part of our team
The position would be ideally located in the Munich, Germany area. However, we can accept a base location in Germany, Switzerland or the East Coast, US for the ideal candidate. The Director Program Management will report to the VP Program Management.
Your mission
- Lead cross-functional TUB-040 program team through all stages of clinical development, from IND-enabling studies through pivotal late-stage trials and regulatory submission. Must be capable of progressing multiple TUB-040 projects under program in different indications and development stages.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for the TUB-040 program strategy, planning, execution, and delivery of key milestones.
- Develop and maintain integrated program plans and timelines, budgets, and risk management strategies in alignment with corporate objectives. Prepare timely agendas and document outcomes and next steps.
- Partner with functional leaders (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CMC, Biostatistics, Biomarker, Commercial, etc.) to ensure program requirements are well-defined, appropriately resourced, and executed with high quality. Initiate / drive subteams.
- Drive effective decision-making by preparing clear program updates and recommendations for the respective governance committees.
- Provide mentorship and leadership within the Program Management function, contributing to process improvements and organizational capability building.
- Foster collaboration, provide guidance, support team members, address challenges, and promote a positive working environment.
- Maintain effective communication channels with VP PM, team members, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant scientific field.
- 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry and program management roles leading cross-functional drug development teams.
- Demonstrated track record of success advancing programs through multiple phases of clinical development (e.g., IND/CTA, Ph I-III, BLA/MAA, launch, lifecycle management). Late-stage development and pivotal trial experience required.
- Brings comprehensive knowledge of clinical development, regulatory requirements, GXP, CMC, Nonclinical, and commercialization considerations.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to synthesize complex information and present compelling updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ready to take on work beyond job description to meet critical deadlines and achieve goals.
- Proficient in project management tools and software, e.g., MS Project, Excel, Power Point, Think-cell.
- Ability to navigate and adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, sees the big picture while managing the details effectively, and builds strong relationships across disciplines and geographies.
- Fluent in English - written and spoken.
- Proactive team player, results-oriented, and striving to find best solutions in a collegial team environment.
- Self-organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Why us?
- Impact that matters: Contribute to breakthrough therapies.
- Global mindset: Work in an international, diverse team.
- Grow & thrive: Develop your career in a supportive, fast-moving environment.
- Innovation every day: Push boundaries with cutting-edge science.