Associate Program Director, Dravet

Responsibilities

• Operate as a central connector across a complex, global matrix and influence senior stakeholders across R&D and Commercial without direct authority. Foster a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team environment, and promote clarity of roles, decision rights, and ways of working.
• Embed patient-centric thinking into program planning and execution by integrating insights from patient advocacy groups, key opinion leaders, and clinical experts. Ensure the program reflects the urgent unmet need in Dravet syndrome and remains externally informed throughout development.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in drug development and commercialization with exceptional business acumen and executive, general management perspective.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to rapidly identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and influence & motivate cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels.
• Experience establishing and managing highly effective external collaborations, including familiarity with contractual, financial and compliance considerations.
• Very Strong project leadership (scoping project goals, stakeholder planning, etc.) and project management skills required.
• Prior experience working within a Product Development & Commercialization organization, Global Medicines Development, or cross-functional R&D/commercial team is preferred; rare disease and launch preparation experience are a plus.
• Job Level: Management
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Additional Information

About This Role This person is a hands-on leader with responsibility for advancing the execution of significant elements of program strategy and cross-functional execution for the Dravet (Zorevunersen) program. Strong performance in this role enables the Zorevunersen PDC Lead to focus on enterprise strategy, external engagement, and key inflection-point decisions. This role requires a talented individual with experience integrating cross-functional perspectives into program priorities, decisions, and execution. The individual will work closely with a diverse set of cross-functional partners across the company and provide leadership within the cross-functional PDC team as we prepare for potential global launch of Zorevunersen.

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