Director, Program Management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional drug development teams, ensuring strict alignment with corporate goals and scientific priorities.  
• Partner with Project Team Leader (PTL) to drive the development and execution of integrated program strategies, including timelines, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and resource allocation.
• Oversee planning and execution of key drug development milestones (e.g., IND, IP availability, FIP, data readouts, regulatory filings), ensuring cross-functional coordination and accountability.
• Drive decision-making and issue resolution at the program level, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Apply deep understanding of oncology drug development practices to assist PTL in identifying and planning for key strategic inflection points and stage gates to de-risk next phase of development and other ongoing programs within the portfolio.
• Serve as a key liaison between program teams and executive leadership, delivering critical updates, strategic recommendations, and facilitating governance interactions.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve program risks, issues, resource gaps and acceleration opportunities.
• Present critical program updates, strategic recommendations, and respond to questions from senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio planning data integrity, streamline workflows, and optimize vendor and team collaboration.
• Establish, maintain and enforce best practices in program management, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.
• Facilitate transparent communication across department subject matter experts and with external partners to ensure program alignment and momentum.
• Mentor and guide junior program managers and contribute to the growth of the Program & Portfolio Management function.
• Represent Janux externally with partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Project Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record in managing programs from early development and through late-stage clinical milestones, including regulatory submissions, within oncology programs.
• Deep understanding of biotech industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and clinical development processes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (MS Project preferred).