Senior Director, Project Management (Early Stage)

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using DNA sequencing and other molecular diagnostics. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We are applying these capabilities across multiple classes of precision medicine, including direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality – which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response. IDEAYA has an industry-leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine / synthetic lethality. IDEAYA wholly-owns or controls its three most-advanced clinical programs. It has established strategic collaborations with GSK, Amgen, Pfizer, and Gilead supporting certain clinical and preclinical pipeline programs.

When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.

Position Summary:

IDEAYA is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Director, Project Management. This individual will be responsible for actively managing highly technical, cross-functional teams to ensure the execution of drug discovery and development programs through to commercialization/launch in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Experience in early-stage clinical drug development and commercial stage assets is valuable. The Senior Director, PM will manage and oversee activities associated with leading, planning, executing, and reporting on projects in varying stages of development, from preclinical through lifecycle management.

As a key member of project teams, the Senior Director, PM is accountable to achieve project objectives aligned with the business strategy, facilitate decision-making and problem-solving within cross-functional matrix teams to accomplish project goals and establish risk mitigation plans to improve project performance. The Senior Director, PM must foster an environment of trust and transparency throughout the organization, be flexible and creative when problem-solving, be a point person for issue escalation and offer solutions, and lead, coach, or mentor team members through a dynamic matrix environment to ensure project success. The Sr Director, PM may have line management as well as project-specific responsibilities.

This role is based in either South San Francisco or San Diego, California, with an expectation to be in office 4 days a week. Local candidate applications only please. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

• Guides individual project teams (in close collaboration with the Project Team Leaders) to manage the development and execution of project strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Build high-performing teams (in close collaboration with the Project Team Leaders) to align with corporate priorities, objectives, and management expectations.
• Ensure project objectives are met by creating, maintaining, and optimizing Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) that highlight broad cross-functional interdependencies.
• Proactively engages key stakeholders, including the core, leadership, and executive teams, to clearly and concisely communicate internal program issues, formulate a position/strategy, and participate and/or drive the resolution process.
• Provide support in addressing program-level challenges spanning from pre-IND to NDA submission timelines.
• Demonstrated capability to lead and collaborate across various functions, which may include Clinical, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Pre-clinical, CMC, Quality, Drug Discovery, IP/Legal, and Finance.
• Leverages well-developed interpersonal skills to build & maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage in a matrix environment and to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to think strategically but work tactically throughout the project management lifecycle.
• Leverages project management expertise to help create department standards, develop best practices across the portfolio, and evaluate project management systems.
• Budget Management: Hold functional leads/business owners accountable to maintain spend levels in line with board-approved budget; reviews priorities and tradeoffs to maximize value-added spend for recommendation to governance.
• Prioritize program activities across multiple projects within the company’s pipeline.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Finance on partner-related activities; Manage external alliances as required.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Scientific degree and advanced degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification (or equivalent) a plus.
• Successful candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant large pharmaceutical and biotech experience managing global clinical stage programs (Ph 1 – 3) and commercialization.
• Experience with filing NDA and/or BLA is strongly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, tools, and practices.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, which are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through on specific tasks, initiatives, or programs.
• Ability to manage a range of complex, high-impact projects simultaneously and shift priorities quickly while working under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding cross-functional teamwork; works collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively with others.
• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Staff management and staff development experience a plus.
• Able to travel.

At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits. The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco or San Diego, California office is $280,000-$303,481. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.

The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite at the Company’s facilities, with partial work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law).

The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

Along with our highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), retirement benefits, ESPP, and wellness programs. All full-time employees will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity refresh.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.

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