Sr. Program Strategy and Operations Director in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Program Strategy and Operations Director based in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of program leadership, scientific strategy, and operational execution within a fast-paced biotech environment. It serves as the central coordination point for high-priority therapeutic programs, translating complex inputs from clinical, regulatory, translational, and CMC teams into clear, actionable decisions for leadership. You will act as a strategic partner to program owners, helping shape critical choices that influence asset direction, speed, and success. The position combines elements of COO-level program ownership with hands-on analytical and communication responsibilities. It requires someone who can move fluidly between high-level strategy and detailed execution. The environment is highly dynamic, innovation-driven, and deeply cross-functional, with direct exposure to executive and board-level decision-making.

• Drive end-to-end program strategy and execution for a high-priority therapeutic asset, ensuring alignment across all functional teams
• Synthesize scientific, clinical, regulatory, and operational inputs into clear, decision-ready insights for executive leadership
• Act as a strategic partner to program leadership, anticipating risks, inflection points, and scenario-based outcomes
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across clinical, translational, regulatory, CMC, and external partners such as CROs
• Own program tracking, dashboards, and reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and delivery against milestones
• Prepare high-quality executive materials including board updates, investor briefings, and decision memos
• Identify and remove operational blockers while ensuring efficient execution across interdependent workstreams
• Contribute to organizational learning by documenting best practices, benchmarks, and program insights
• Leverage AI and digital tools to improve workflow efficiency, analysis, and decision-making speed

• Background in biotech, pharma, life sciences program management, strategy, consulting, or operations
• Strong experience working across cross-functional drug development or similarly complex technical environments
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific and operational information into clear strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to model scenarios and support data-driven decisions
• High comfort working in ambiguity with a bias toward action and execution
• Experience collaborating across clinical, regulatory, translational, and CMC functions preferred
• Familiarity with AI and digital tools as productivity and decision-support enhancers
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-moving environments
• Emotional intelligence, humility, and ability to influence without direct authority

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior leadership responsibilities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with high employer contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible PTO policy supporting work-life balance
• Exposure to cutting-edge drug discovery programs and clinical-stage innovation
• High-impact role with direct influence on therapeutic asset strategy and execution
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on scientific and clinical advancement
• Opportunities for professional growth in biotech strategy and operations leadership