This is a part-time, temporary Contractor role. The assignment is expected to run through December 2026, approximately 25 hours per week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director Program Management leads asset execution to ensure programs advance according to the approved plan. Hands-on lead for detailed program planning, scenario building, execution tracking to drive asset progress. Accountable for plan integrity, timeline management and execution follow-through across functions.

Hiring range $175 – $200/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Integrated Asset Planning

• Define and drive the integrated asset plan across Clinical Development, CMC and Regulatory
• Identify and manage critical path and cross-functional dependencies

Detailed Planning & Timeline Management

• Build and maintain integrated project plans and dashboards (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau)
• Define task sequences, durations and dependencies
• Track progress against plan and highlight variances (e.g., KPIs and variance drivers)
• Reconcile timelines across functions

Milestone & Project Budget

• Enable milestone readiness through integrated timeline
• Highlight risks based on task slippage or dependency conflicts
• Partner with project manager for quarterly analysis of plan variance and forecast

Meeting & Coordination Leadership

• Partner with project manager for program “core team” meetings; standing member on sub-teams
• Lead meetings from an integrated timeline and execution perspective
• Capture actions and ensure follow-through

Reporting & Communication

• Consolidate program status into governance presentations, reports or dashboards
• Ensure accurate and timely communication

Success Measures

• Accurate and maintained plans
• Timely identification of variances
• Strong follow-through

Leadership Profile

• Highly organized, execution-focused and outcome-driven
• Strong planning and tracking skills
• Strategic, integrative and detail-oriented
• Effectively influences cross-functional and senior stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in a relevant or scientific discipline with 8+ years of progressive experience in biotech project or program management
• Extensive understanding of and experience operating in Project Teams and the drug development process. Specific focus in the oncology, hematology, inflammation a plus.
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with programs across all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau and other reporting and tracking tools
• Solid analytical thinking with preference for analysis to enable good decision-making
• Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal proficiency to communicate information succinctly, in English
• Entrepreneurial: Demonstrates perseverance, identifies, and actively pursues potential opportunities in self-motivating and self-directed manner

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, 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, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.