Program Manager/Director

Job Title Oncology Program Manager/Director Location Remote (preferred from Seattle/WA area) About Cancer Targeted Technology CTT is pioneering the development of novel drug products targeting pivotal enzyme targets in cancer with a specific focus in prostate cancer. We are searching for highly qualified and collaborative individuals who are looking to make a difference in improving people's lives while working in a motivated and enthusiastic start-up environment. Job Overview CTT is looking for a program manager/director with a strong preclinical and early-stage clinical program management background in oncology (specific focus in prostate cancer is desired). This individual will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities associated with drug development from late stage preclinical studies, IND-enabling studies and early- stage clinical studies and will act as a cross-functional liaison between all internal and external collaborators. This individual will report to the CEO. Responsibilities Preclinical • Design, oversee the execution of, and analyze results of IND-enabling pharmacology and toxicology studies • Assess new methodologies, animal models, and alternative in silico tools as needed • Summarize and present data at internal and external meetings • Contribute to authorship of manuscripts Regulatory and Clinical • Collate and interpret reports from internal and outside contractors and assemble studies for an IND package • Help concisely prepare, write, present, and defend INDs to regulatory authorities • Collaborate with regulatory, medical, and CMC consultants, as needed, to prepare regulatory documents • Oversee the execution of clinical trials in collaboration with CROs, including study planning and start-up, operational and vendor oversight, trial execution and monitoring, drug supply chain, and trial reporting and close-out Program Management & Business Development • Identify appropriate CROs, CDMOs and CCOs for contracted preclinical, manufacturing and clinical studies • Design RFPs and bid/engage CROs and CDMOs and assess budgets, timelines, and personnel resources to complete preclinical, manufacturing, and clinical studies for all pipeline products • Establish and approve operational objectives and assignments, delegate assignments to outside contractors, and manage internal scientists to meet program objectives • Forecast budget and staffing requirements for development programs; develop resource strategies, allocating budgets and contractors needed for cost-effective operations • Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with contract research companies, academic institutions and opinion leaders • Keep a finger on the “pulse” of new technologies, competition, etc. to anticipate future new product development needs • Independently identify, help draft and manage company grants from a variety of sources • Ensure all FDA related QA/QC regulatory requirements for GLP studies and GMP manufacturing are consistently met • Represent the company at meetings when needed in a professional manner and provide constructive input Requirements • ·PhD degree in life science field or relevant work experience • 4-9 years of project management focused on product development in a biotech/pharma environment managing the entire product life cycle: preclinical development, manufacturing, IND-enabling studies, developing clinical plans, preparing and submitting INDs and managing clinical trials or clinical contract organizations. • Outstanding English verbal and written communication skills • Excellent abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project/Smartsheet • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a virtual environment, and respond to changing demands quickly and in a positive manner • Ability to communicate short- and long-long-term priorities and budgets for product development • Proven hands-on experience managing scientific teams and outside contractors and functions • Previous interactions with and ability to communicate with regulatory authorities (FDA/EMA) is a plus • Experience with oncology programs and products, especially in prostate cancer, is desired • Individual must be authorized to work in the Untied States