Director, Program Lead, Chronic Pain

Position Description

Latigo is seeking a n exceptionally talent ed Program Lead to guide cross-functional development of our clinical and preclinical -stage, non-opioid program s for chronic pain . T his Director Level role will drive integrated operational planning and program strategy, including facilitation of clinical development plans, target product profiles, fin ancial planning, and risk mitigation . A successful candidate will b ring a high degree of emotional intelligence, a collaborative nature , relentless agility , and will credibly and enthusiastically work with leaders and teams across the spectrum of research, clinical, CMC, regulatory, and finance . This is a high-profile leadership role that will report directly to the SVP, Operations and will serve as a member of the Development Operations Leadership Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Chronic Program Team, partnering with cross-functional leaders to facilitate strategic planning and operational excellence
• Orchestrate and shape the integrated strategic and operational plan , identifying key issues and ensuring resolution
• Partner with leadership and key s takeholders to manage and guide program priorities amidst evolving internal and external environments
• Deliver on Program Goals, effectively prioritizing resources for successful implementation
• Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning
• Determine appropriate decision-making forums, and hold accountability and decision-making authority on integration of cross-functional strategies; ensure that key stakeholders are included in the decision-making process and that decisions are communicated to those responsible for execution
• Partner with Finance to provide strategic oversight for budgets and resourcing
• Establish processes and tools to facilitate program management and communication

Qualifications and Requirements

• D emonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization required ; Background in consulting and/or a dvanced degree (PhD, MBA) preferred
• Previous program leadership experience and experience with leading development of an innovative product s trongly preferred
• D eep understanding of technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen ; specific experience with CMC, Regulatory, and Tox planning preferred
• S trategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of learning agility
• Outstanding communication skills with both internal and external audiences and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Embod ies Latigo values: relentlessly agile, mission over self , audacious, expert & visionary, fast-acting