Associate Director, Clinical Development Program Management
Lyell Immunopharma · South San Francisco, CA
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Role summary
This senior leadership position manages clinical development programs from early through late-stage trials, serving as the central accountability point for cross-functional program delivery. The role requires translating clinical strategy into operational plans, coordinating with core teams and external partners to ensure trials progress on schedule and within budget while maintaining regulatory compliance.
What they're looking for
- Proven track record leading complex matrixed teams through clinical trials to approval
- Deep understanding of clinical development process and regulatory pathway
- Experience with GCP compliance and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to translate clinical strategy into operational plans and manage risk
- Cross-functional collaboration skills across Clinical, CMC, Regulatory, and Finance
What you'll be doing
- Lead strategic and operational execution of clinical development programs from early to late-stage
- Serve as central accountability point for cross-functional program delivery and milestone achievement
- Drive alignment on scope, timelines, budget, and risk across multiple functional teams
- Identify obstacles and develop mitigation strategies in partnership with program leadership
- Support regulatory submissions including IND and BLA/NDA documents
Privacy & handoff
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