Executive Director, Program Leader

The Company is seeking an Executive Director, Program Leader with a strong background in biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug development. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the asset strategy of a clinical-stage program, leading its late-stage development, registration, and life-cycle management. This cross-functional leadership role requires the ability to integrate commercial and competitive insights into development decisions, set and maintain the vision, strategy, and goals for the program, and ensure the performance of the program team. The Executive Director, Program Leader will also serve as the main alliance manager with the program's partner, building and maintaining trusted relationships, and managing collaboration day to day. Applicants must have a minimum of 14 years' experience in the field, with a proven track record of leading a program through Phase 3 to approval and launch, and supporting global regulatory interactions. A deep understanding of global drug development, including clinical development and regulatory pathways, is essential. The role demands a leader with strong business acumen, financial awareness, and the ability to drive decision-making at the program level. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or business, and experience in relevant therapeutic areas such as IgA nephropathy or glomerular disease. The ideal candidate will have a background in developing biologics or monoclonal antibodies and experience in brand or launch planning.