Seagen

Senior Program Director Strategic Initiatives

Development - Bothell, United States

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary:

The Sr. Program Director of Strategic Initiatives will advance the objectives and vision of the Regulatory Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The candidate will provide directional and operational support to the global regulatory affairs organization and enterprise business needs. The Sr. Program Director will work closely with the Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, the Regulatory SLT, RA staff, and cross functional teams, to set strategies for management and harmonization of processes & systems, performance indicators, resourcing plans, and prioritization.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Drives the process of identifying, defining, and prioritizing functional and cross-functional initiatives; collaborates effectively with the Regulatory SLT, SMEs, and peers to ensure alignment and consistency with the overarching strategy.
• Direct or lead initiatives to optimize or establish cross functional ways of working and governance setup in support of product development and life cycle management.
• Develop and grow relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate ideation of opportunities for cross-functional optimization, securing organizational sponsorship to effectively allocate resources and implement solutions.
• Engage in strategic discussions and provide recommendations based on analysis with quantifiable opportunities to drive optimization.
• Proactively plans for and leads teams to develop and execute strategies and tactics to support operational efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in a step-change in overall performance of the Regulatory team.
• Develop a framework for prioritization and resourcing within Regulatory Affairs to support the growth of the pipeline and the business and support change management of the framework.
• Ensure measures for monitoring emerging issues, identifying the need for new or enhanced processes, and assessing success are implemented and tracked  Monitor progress against established Regulatory KPIs to assess trends in overall Regulatory Performance over time to inform future planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in regulatory affairs within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Project leadership experience in aligning cross-functional teams and driving processes forward.
• Process improvement expertise and experience desirable.
• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables.
• Exceptional communicator with ability to drive clarity during complexity.
• Excellent negotiation skills across levels within an organization.
• Experience in working with strategic partners/cross company collaborations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

The hiring pay range for this position is $232,000 to $300,000 per year based on skills, education and experience relevant to the role.   Other components of total compensation include a competitive equity grant at the time of hire (with additional annual grants, and grants upon promotion when applicable), and an annual bonus.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 12/16/2022