Position Summary
The Senior Director, Program Management will be the program management lead for Travere’s development program in rare immune-mediated kidney diseases and may support Travere programs, corporate initiatives, or additional products that may be added to Travere Therapeutics development portfolio. This role partners closely with the Program Lead and cross-functional Strategy Team to drive integrated strategy, planning execution, governance, and decision-making across the full product lifecycle—from development through commercialization. This role will also partner with Alliance Management in managing alignment, communication and governance with our partner.
The ideal candidate excels in complex cross-functional environments, and has a proven ability to structure program plans, align stakeholders, and drive high-quality decisions within the rare disease environment. Prior experience managing partnered programs, particularly with Asia-based partners is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional program planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, commercial, access, manufacturing, medical and nonclinical functions.
- Organize and lead strategy team meetings: set agendas, clarify objectives, document decisions, and proactively ensure accountability for action items.
- Develop and maintain integrated and often detailed development plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management frameworks.
- Identify critical path activities, interdependencies, and risks; proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate program governance, including pro-active planning for decisions, identifying correct forum for decision making and leading the preparation of decision-ready materials.
- Partner with Program Lead and Alliance manager in managing alignment, communication and governance with our partner.
- Promote cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability to achieve development and commercialization milestones.
- Partner with Finance on program budgeting and forecasting; ensure alignment and manage process for executive endorsement.
- Contribute to departmental and corporate process improvements.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; Master’s preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
- 12+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech or pharmaceutical development.
- 5+ years of program or project leadership in complex drug development programs, including proficiency in strategic planning.
- Experience in rare disease / orphan drug / late-stage development desired.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (NDA/MAA) and support of regulatory submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
- Experience of working within a partnership, preferable with Asia based partner.
Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements
- The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet. Basic understanding of use of ChatGPT to deliver efficiencies.
- Proven ability to develop and manage complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical path is required.
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to drive structured, decision-focused meetings.
- Must have demonstrated successful ability to manage and drive cross functional working teams within product development internationally.
- Proven ability in negotiating and gaining consensus in a matrixed and global organization.
- Must possess excellent prioritization, resource planning, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse stakeholders.
- Organizational agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego as requested. No role is expected to be 100% remote.
