Vice President, AAV Global Program Head - Rocket Pharmaceuticals
Cranbury, NJ
About the Job
Work at ROCKET PHARMA and help cure rare diseases!
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. In addition to a competitive compensation package featuring a generous 401K match and stock options, the position includes excellent health benefits.
The Vice President, AAV Global Program Head is accountable for the development and commercialization strategy of the AAV platform.
Responsibilities:- Leads a cross-functional team of functional leaders and teams to drive the development and execution of all AAV programs’ strategy.
- Partners closely with Chief Medical Officer and other key stake holders including investigators, academic researchers and partners to develop overall disease area strategies and advise research efforts ranging from early development to life-cycle management.
- Drives global development, worldwide regulatory approvals, market access, and optimized commercial value and is accountable for timelines and budget.
- Provides strong and consistent support to Rocket’s Leadership Team and participates in essential management initiatives designed to shape the structure and processes of the organization.
- Develops a compelling, innovative vision and strategy for each program
- Creates and effectively manages program budget.
- Develops, drives, and executes program strategy through management of high-performing, integrated cross-functional team.
- Contributes to key communication strategies for external communications -- including scientific communications and investor relations -- regarding the programs, in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts and medical/scientific leadership
- Actively coaches and partners team members to create individual development plans and conduct performance management discussions in partnership with relevant line-function heads
- Must has have an advanced degree (MD, PharmD or PhD) and a minimum of 10-15 years of drug development experience, including experience leading global programs and teams including health authority submission experience. Proven ability to provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams and to seek innovative and actionable solutions to complex development challenges.
- Ability to achieve a scientific and clinical understanding of relevant disorders on AAV platforms and to differentiate and articulate applicable development approaches
- Consistent track record of successful drug development in complex and life-threatening therapeutic areas
- Experience in conducting clinical studies and filing new molecular entity
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
