Immunovant is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on enabling normal lives for patients with autoimmune diseases. Immunovant is developing IMVT-1401, a novel, fully human anti-FcRn monoclonal antibody, as a subcutaneous injection for the treatment of autoimmune diseases mediated by pathogenic IgG antibodies.


Immunovant is seeking a Program Manager to play a key role in connection with highly dynamic cross-functional clinical development and manufacturing teams. The individual in this position will have the unique opportunity to grow and shape the IMVT-1401 program at a rapidly growing biotechnology company.


This position will contribute to Immunovant’s success by managing the functional activities and interdependencies of the non-clinical, clinical and CMC functions at Immunovant, including third-party vendors.


SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


The Program Manager (PM) supports the cross-functional drug development and commercialization activities of IMVT-1401. The PM will report to the Chief Development and Technology Officer and drive the development and execution of high quality, global, integrated cross-functional project plans in support of the overall program strategy.


 

Essential Duties:


  • Identifies key deliverables for each function and their inter-dependencies
  • Drives planning for key drug development stage-gate decision points (e.g., First in Human, End of Phase 2, Filing, and Launch)
  • Implements best practices and ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability
  • Identifies project issues or resource gaps and facilitating resolution
  • Reinforces proper decision-making
  • Monitors and communicates progress and adherence to timelines
  • Facilities resource planning, financial and capacity assessments in conjunction with the finance team
  • Conducts risk management, contingency and scenario planning using a variety of project management tools
  • Adapts and thrives in a changing environment and building high-preforming cross-functional teams


Team Effectiveness:

  • Drives the development and timely execution of annual goals and input to the Global Product Strategy
  • Identifies and efficiently resolves issues, driving decisions, and tracks decisions and action items; escalates issues
  • Partners the Chief Development and Technology officer and the Chief Medical Officer to develop governance board deliverables and subsequent implementation of decisions
  • Develops strong partnerships with external business partners and strategic alliances, where applicable
  • Constructively challenges teams by providing disconfirming information and encouraging innovative problem solving


Communication:

  • Serves as a single point of contact for cross-functional information (content and quality)
  • Communicates cross-functional project information at Core Development Team meetings and to other stakeholders, as appropriate
  • Ensures alignment of functional and regional issues within the team
  • Demonstrates strong written / oral communication skills and executive presence across functions and across different levels of leadership


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education:

  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of Project Management experience OR Master's degree and 5 years of Project Management experience OR Bachelor's degree and 7 years of Project Management experience 


Professional Experience:

  • 10+ years' industry experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Industry
  • 3+ years' experience in a drug development Project Management role
  • Drug Development knowledge with strong understanding of other functions relevant to the position which include: Research, Nonclinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial and Regulatory including direct experience in managing projects to registration and launch.
  • Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, EMA)
  • Proven record of implementing Project Management tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical Industry
  • Informed with current biopharmaceutical industry knowledge, news and trends and ability to apply to programs
  • Independent, motivated, team member with experience in a matrix environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) and Adobe Pro


Other:

  • This position will be based in Immunovant’s New York office
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to professionally interface with senior-level executives, staff, external partners and consultants
  • Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize and execute tasks and special projects with minimal direction or supervision, maintaining a high-level of confidentiality, integrity and discretion at all times
  • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach, with high sense of urgency and drive for results
  • Demonstrated communication, problem-solving, and negotiation/decision-making skill
  • Ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo
  • Natural entrepreneurial spirit with unrelenting dedication to delivering results
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Natural collaborator who enjoys working on a cross-functional team
  • Travel requirements: approximately 10% (both national and international)
This position has been filled.