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Summary:

Seagen is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual who will be responsible for managing cross-functional planning and execution for early- and late-stage Research programs. The Sr. Manager, Research Project Management will work with scientific leaders on late Discovery stage projects and clinical stage projects to ensure that Research delivers preclinical dataset that will support INDs and subsequent regulatory submission documents. They will partner closely with cross-functional teams within and outside Research to plan and advance concepts/assets from discovery Research stage through IND submission and onwards. The Sr. Manager will report to Associate Director, Research Project Management within SOPM.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work in close partnership with program and functional teams to advance discovery Research concepts to IND ready assets, and serve as a key resource to Scientific Leads
• Manage the operations of the Research project teams working in close partnership with Scientific Lead, functional leaders/SMEs within and outside Research (Translational Sciences, TOPS, Legal, BD/AM)
• Drive planning for stage-gate decision points; guide teams through creation, governance approval, and execution of product strategies and integrated project plans appropriate to the phase of development and complexity of the project
• Support development and implementation of stage-appropriate and value-added processes, best practices, and tools (integrated timelines, stage gate processes)
• Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality, integrated project plans to support effective decision making and improve decision quality, including cross-functional resource planning, financial, due diligence, and capacity assessments
• Assist with Research portfolio governance meeting planning and discussions for project reviews, including defining deliverables, implementing effective use of template materials, outlining content preparation and review process, and provide ongoing communication and engagement with Research Project teams
• Leverage strong project management and facilitation skills to optimize team meetings and drive effective governance and decision making
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to coordinate, influence, and advise on strategic and operational efforts to ensure alignment and seamless execution of the asset/project strategy
• Communicate and present program status, issues and opportunities to senior management and key internal stakeholders
• Ensure effective and consistent execution of projects and resolution of issues. Proactively identify and manage critical path issues and challenges, drive project risk management including facilitation of mitigation and contingency planning for key project risks
• Build and leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics; proactively identifying opportunities and removing obstacles to drive business results
• Establish a close partnering relationship with functional teams to ensure alignment and facilitate efficient project execution

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, with good understanding and experience in Research stage and/or early-stage development program management
• Minimum of 3+ years in a direct project/program management role
• Drug Development knowledge with understanding of other functions relevant to the position which may include Translational Sciences, Preclinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial and Regulatory preferred
• Excellent business acumen, demonstrated ability to align teams to strategy to achieve business and project objectives
• Experience leading and facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, and ensuring ongoing alignment with internal/external stakeholders
• A proactive and strategic thinker, with strong facilitation, problem-solving and issue resolution skills
• Highly collaborative with outstanding communication and relationship management skills, high emotional intelligence
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional program management teams
• Adaptive leadership style with ability to influence teams without formal authority
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed global organization
• Experience in biologics and oncology, experience working with corporate partners and alliances is desirable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Drug Development knowledge with understanding of other functions relevant to the position which may include Translational Sciences, Preclinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial and Regulatory preferred
• Oncology Research knowledge and experience preferred
• PPM certificate preferred
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, Ph.D.) in biomedical sciences, business or other discipline related to drug development highly preferred

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 $131,000 to $169,000 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.

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