Sirnaomics, Inc. is a leading clinical stage biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics for treatment of cancer and fibrotic diseases. We are seeking candidates to fill the newly created position of Program Director in our headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. This position is responsible for driving cross-functional program teams to achieve program milestones by managing several programs and/or cross-functional initiatives, depending on the stage and scope of a program within transitional research through commercialization stages. In addition, this position actively supports development of the department and tools/process across the portfolio.Responsibilities & RequirementsDirect and control multiple programs that are cross-functional translational research, development, CMC, medical affairs, and commercial teams, through translational research and development. The number of programs will depend on stage and scope of the programs.Lead multiple cross-functional/enterprise-wide organizational efficiency programs.Design and manage project schedules for assigned Research projects, Business Development candidate projects and Clinical programs.Lead the cross-functional plans together including realistic but aggressive timelines, budget and resources planning, risk assessment and contingency planning.Ensure agreement and organizational support for building the program plan by facilitating partner meetings. Driving the team to 'out-of-box" thinking and creative issue resolution.Lead objective setting process for programs.Monitor the project against approved timelines and milestones and ensure adherence to agreed-upon team goals and deliverables.Manage prioritization of project team activities to enhance program value.Fluidly work with all levels of the organization and can be a spokesperson for the program/initiative and may represent program/initiative internally and externally.Manage comprehensiveness and quality of program information in the internal systems, databases, and communication to Senior Management and program team.Expected to identify bottlenecks, surface issues, and achieve their resolution. Lead contingency planning efforts.Conduct assessments of intangible variables, fundamental issues, providing strategy and directions for multiple programsLead ad-hoc task forces aiming at issue resolution.International travel may be required on occasion.Education & ExperienceAdvanced degree (MBA, PhD, etc.) with ten or more years of industry experience leading multi- or cross-functional leadership experience in development of biopharma products.Advanced level of science and clinical knowledge.Experience working in oligo, RNAi therapeutics, genetic, and/or rare diseases preferred.Previous work and leadership experience in international and diverse drug development teams and broad operational experience with an in depth understanding of drug development process.In-depth knowledge of preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, medical affairs and related strategies.Outstanding Project Management skills, including expertise in managing project schedules and resource management.Understand financial aspects, including knowledge of resource planning (headcount and budget) and management.Ability to critically and objectively interpret and evaluate scientific and business-related information.Exercise wide latitude in determining goals and approaches important to program/organization with minimal direction needed from the CSO.Communication, and negotiation skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for timelines and collaboration, with all executive-level management.Sirnaomics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender-identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by law.