Director, Program Management

Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapies as single agents and as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. For more information, visit www.crescentbiopharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

 

Position Overview

The Director, Program Management (PM) will play a vital role in a high-performing cross-functional Program Team. The PM is responsible for a wide range of activities, including facilitating and driving execution across the drug development lifecycle. Working in partnership with the Program Team Leader (PTL) and functional experts, the PM is responsible for developing a fully-integrated program plan supported by functional plans to deliver the strategic objectives of the program. The PM drives team execution to deliver program goals. Proposing and evaluating options to balance the key priorities of quality, speed, and cost, the PM encourages robust dialog within the team and facilitates arriving at team decisions.  Clear and effective communication within the team and with company leadership is a key responsibility of the PM, working in concert with the PTL. The PM is solutions-oriented and comfortable operating amid ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. With the PTL, the PM frames and facilitates effective discussions to achieve alignment and data-driven decision-making. The PM builds durable, trust-based relationships with team members and stakeholders across the organization and effectively manages with influence.