Director, Program Management

Septerna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients. The company is seeking an experienced Director of Program Management to join its dynamic team. This role will be critical in driving programs from discovery and development candidate nomination through clinical development, ensuring high-quality, decision-ready execution across research, preclinical, regulatory, and clinical functions.

Requirements

• Advanced degree relevant to drug discovery/development
• Minimum of at least 10-15+ years of experience within the Biotech or Pharma industry
• Prior experience in project management required, specifically in the early clinical development space
• Proven expertise in project planning, execution, and risk management
• Experience with commonly used project management tools, including Microsoft Project and Smartsheet
• Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment
• Strong organizational skills, persistent attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work on a small team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Benefits
• Stock options
• Annual target bonus for full-time positions