Senior Director, Program Management (Contractor)
Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc., South San Francisco, CA, United States
This is a part-time, temporary Contractor role. The assignment is expected to run through December 2026, approximately 25 hours per week.
Hiring range $175 – $200/hour
Position Summary The Senior Director Program Management leads asset execution to ensure programs advance according to the approved plan. Hands‑on lead for detailed program planning, scenario building, execution tracking to drive asset progress. Accountable for plan integrity, timeline management and execution follow‑through across functions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Integrated Asset Planning
Define and drive the integrated asset plan across Clinical Development, CMC and Regulatory
Identify and manage critical path and cross‑functional dependencies
Detailed Planning & Timeline Management
Build and maintain integrated project plans and dashboards (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau)
Define task sequences, durations and dependencies
Track progress against plan and highlight variances (e.g., KPIs and variance drivers)
Reconcile timelines across functions
Milestone & Project Budget
Enable milestone readiness through integrated timeline
Highlight risks based on task slippage or dependency conflicts
Partner with project manager for quarterly analysis of plan variance and forecast
Meeting & Coordination Leadership
Partner with project manager for program “core team” meetings; standing member on sub‑teams
Lead meetings from an integrated timeline and execution perspective
Capture actions and ensure follow‑through
Reporting & Communication
Consolidate program status into governance presentations, reports or dashboards
Ensure accurate and timely communication
Success Measures
Accurate and maintained plans
Timely identification of variances
Strong follow‑through
Leadership Profile
Highly organized, execution‑focused and outcome‑driven
Strong planning and tracking skills
Strategic, integrative and detail‑oriented
Effectively influences cross‑functional and senior stakeholders
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
Degree in a relevant or scientific discipline with 8+ years of progressive experience in biotech project or program management
Extensive understanding of and experience operating in Project Teams and the drug development process. Specific focus in the oncology, hematology, inflammation a plus.
Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with programs across all levels of the organization
Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau and other reporting and tracking tools
Solid analytical thinking with preference for analysis to enable good decision‑making
Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal proficiency to communicate information succinctly, in English
Entrepreneurial: Demonstrates perseverance, identifies, and actively pursues potential opportunities in self‑motivation and self‑directed manner
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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Hiring range $175 – $200/hour
Position Summary The Senior Director Program Management leads asset execution to ensure programs advance according to the approved plan. Hands‑on lead for detailed program planning, scenario building, execution tracking to drive asset progress. Accountable for plan integrity, timeline management and execution follow‑through across functions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Integrated Asset Planning
Define and drive the integrated asset plan across Clinical Development, CMC and Regulatory
Identify and manage critical path and cross‑functional dependencies
Detailed Planning & Timeline Management
Build and maintain integrated project plans and dashboards (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau)
Define task sequences, durations and dependencies
Track progress against plan and highlight variances (e.g., KPIs and variance drivers)
Reconcile timelines across functions
Milestone & Project Budget
Enable milestone readiness through integrated timeline
Highlight risks based on task slippage or dependency conflicts
Partner with project manager for quarterly analysis of plan variance and forecast
Meeting & Coordination Leadership
Partner with project manager for program “core team” meetings; standing member on sub‑teams
Lead meetings from an integrated timeline and execution perspective
Capture actions and ensure follow‑through
Reporting & Communication
Consolidate program status into governance presentations, reports or dashboards
Ensure accurate and timely communication
Success Measures
Accurate and maintained plans
Timely identification of variances
Strong follow‑through
Leadership Profile
Highly organized, execution‑focused and outcome‑driven
Strong planning and tracking skills
Strategic, integrative and detail‑oriented
Effectively influences cross‑functional and senior stakeholders
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
Degree in a relevant or scientific discipline with 8+ years of progressive experience in biotech project or program management
Extensive understanding of and experience operating in Project Teams and the drug development process. Specific focus in the oncology, hematology, inflammation a plus.
Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with programs across all levels of the organization
Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau and other reporting and tracking tools
Solid analytical thinking with preference for analysis to enable good decision‑making
Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal proficiency to communicate information succinctly, in English
Entrepreneurial: Demonstrates perseverance, identifies, and actively pursues potential opportunities in self‑motivation and self‑directed manner
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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