Deciphera Pharmaceuticals · 2 hours ago
Associate Director, Program Leadership & Management
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expDeciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a dynamic Associate Director, Program Leadership & Management to provide leadership and strategic direction for their Development and Commercial Program Teams. The role involves driving development and delivering results for clinical development programs, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Strategic partner to the Program Lead (50)
In partnership with the Program Lead, drive the development and execution of strategic, integrated development plans through effective leadership of Program Teams
Provides clear direction on product development requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholders
Monitors program progress and related KPIs, identifies gaps and risks and makes strategic recommendations
Supports the execution and continuous re-assessment of development strategy in support of the overarching corporate strategy
Drive operational excellence across program teams (50)
Facilitates program team meetings to ensure productive and efficient discussion
Ensures clear and timely communication of program strategy and progress to relevant stakeholders
Orchestrates the integration of sub-teams to support the effectors of Program Teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters with 10+ years of experience of R&D and/or drug development project management experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the drug development process
Knowledge of project management software/tools
Ability to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects
Preferred
Experience supporting a clinical trial
Experience in developing drugs for oncology, neurology and/or orphan diseases
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Company
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals focuses on improving kinase inhibitor treatments.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2021 (5)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
SV Health InvestorsNew Leaf Venture Partners
2024-04-29Acquired
2023-01-19Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2022-04-27Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
Leadership Team
Tucker Kelly
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Amaya Price
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-11-19
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