VP, Program Management & Business Operations
Core
Lead the company's lead program (AP003) and future tRNA therapeutic programs from research through early/mid-stage clinical development, serving as Chief of Staff to the Leadership Team.
Role type
VP, Program Management & Business Operations (Clinical-stage biotech)
Builds
tRNA medicines for Stop Codon Disease (e.g., phenylketonuria, urea cycle disorders)
Domain
Biotechnology / Rare Genetic Diseases / Advanced Therapies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Drug discovery and development leadership, IND enabling, early/mid-stage clinical development, cross-functional team management, strategic planning, budget and resource planning, alliance management, scientific communications, competitive intelligence
Preferred skills
Experience in advanced therapies for rare genetic diseases, openness to digital approaches in drug discovery
Technologies
tRNA oligonucleotides, lipid nanoparticles
Responsibilities
Lead program team for AP003 and future programs; define program strategy and objectives; identify risks and develop mitigation proposals; manage operational plans, timelines, and budgets; serve as the primary source of truth for program updates; manage alliance coordination; lead strategic platform development projects; develop strategic plans and portfolio-level reports; lead Scientific Communications process; manage Leadership Team and Board meetings; support CEO with partnership negotiations and competitive landscape mapping.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & execution
