R&D Portfolio Leader

About SpringWorks Therapeutics

SpringWorks Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that re-prioritizes promising science and pioneers efficient pathways for drug development for patients with severe rare diseases and cancer. We are a “start-up with a head start,” launched in 2017 with a portfolio of promising clinical therapies from Pfizer, two of which will be entering pivotal studies in the first half of 2019.

At SpringWorks Therapeutics, we ignite the power of promising science to unleash new possibilities for patients.   We work hard, we care even harder and we’re in it together.  We are looking for ambitious, smart and hardworking colleagues to join our growing team. 

Are you a SpringWorker?

How much do you care?
How well do you partner with others?
How fast do you move?
Are you a problem solver?
Are you comfortable challenging convention?

Does this sound like fun?

We currently have an opening for a Program Manager, Director who will report to the Head of Program and Alliance Management. 

About The Role

SpringWorks Therapeutics is seeking an experienced leader in R&D Portfolio Management to provide an integrated, cross-functional planning view for early and late stage development programs, apply strategic and analytic support to inform decision-making, and shape optimal resource allocation in the R&D portfolio.   This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the rapid growth phase of a transformative biopharmaceutical company.   The R&D Portfolio Management Leader will report to the Head of Program & Alliance Management.

Specific responsibilities include

• Support development of the R&D strategy, goals, priorities and investment plans for internal and alliance programs 
• Drive portfolio planning for new pipeline/lifecycle products including objectives, budget forecast, and resource allocation across R&D, Medical and CMC functional areas
• Lead generation of the Operating Plan for R&D, Medical and CMC to achieve corporate strategic objectives 
• Contribute drug development expertise and define processes that enable robust decision-making and portfolio recommendations for internal pipeline, lifecycle and alliance programs
• Lead scenario planning and operational assessments to inform drug development and potential licensing/collaboration investment decisions
• Work in close partnership with program managers and functional leaders to develop high performing teams and expedite delivery of transformative medicines to patients
• Inform the operating model for new product development in support of strategic goals and priorities  
• Support a positive team environment that builds trust, fosters accountability, encourages constructive challenge, cultivates innovation and learning, and ensures clear communications
• Define key portfolio metrics and conduct benchmark data analyses to support transparent data and assumptions
• Provide an integrated, cross-functional strategic overview and insights of the R&D portfolio
• Prepare reports and present progress for portfolio goals, budget forecast and performance measures
• Build portfolio capabilities and manage processes for planning, forecasting, modeling, risk analyses and resource management  

About You: Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech portfolio, program and alliance management including late stage drug development, regulatory filings, product launch
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in a leadership role building high performing portfolio and/or program management teams (defining vision, long-term objectives, strategy)
• Strategic capability, including the ability to identify the most relevant parameters driving a business decision; understanding of integrated project, portfolio and budget/resource management concepts
• Team player with positive mindset; ability to listen and build highly collaborative relationships across functions
• Expertise in drug development and the interdependencies of individual functional activities
• Demonstrated experience in managing drug development alliance programs
• Excellent technical / financial / analytical skills to assess the company’s portfolio of programs and new opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in preparation of reports and presentations
• Advanced capabilities in Portfolio and Project Management tools, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), dashboards, etc. to generate models and presentations for the R&D pipeline and investment opportunities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Science or related field

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in rare disease and oncology is preferred

Employment Specifics

• Organization                              SpringWorks Therapeutics
• Employee Status                       Regular Full -Time                                
• Benefits                                     Competitive compensation and benefits package                       

SpringWorks Therapeutics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.