Organizational Overview:

Immunovant, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enabling normal lives for people with autoimmune diseases. As a leader in FcRn inhibitor technology, we are boldly developing innovative therapies for a range of debilitating autoimmune diseases with significant unmet patient needs. Our investigational compound, batoclimab, is a novel, fully human, monoclonal antibody targeting the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). Optimized as a subcutaneous injection with flexibility in dosing and approach, batoclimab is designed to reduce immunoglobin G (IgG) antibodies that cause inflammation and disease.

The Role:

Immunovant is seeking a VP, Program and Alliance Management to play a key role in connection with highly dynamic cross-functional clinical development and manufacturing teams, including strategic partners. 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 developing and maintaining cross functional strategic plans including the interdependencies of the non-clinical, clinical, CMC and commercial functions at Immunovant and strategic partners

Key Responsibilities:

The VP, Program and Alliance Management drives the cross-functional drug development and commercialization activities of IMVT-1401. The individual 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 overall program strategies.

Essential Duties:

  • Develops the integrated project plan to launch across multiple indications for Immunovant’s assets
  • Identifies and drives awareness of key deliverables for each function and their interdependencies to ensure the most efficient path, high-quality path to submission and launch
  • Leads quarterly work plan updates with functional leaders to ensure on-time completion of activities, understanding of work that was unanticipated, and adjustments to work plans as new data emerges, either internal or external
  • Leads the Enterprise Risk process including coordination with functional leader (Development and G&A) to assess risk, develop mitigation/contingency plan and scenario planning
  • Responsible for management of development partners, Harbour and HanAll including integration of deliverables into the overall timeline.
  • Plans for key drug development stage-gate decision points (e.g., Candidate Selection, First in Human, additional clinical trial, filings, and launch)

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.
  • Adapts and thrives in a changing environment and building high-preforming cross functional teams

Communication:

  • Serves as a single point of contact for cross-functional information (content and quality)
  • Leads Development Core Team meetings • 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.

Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Project Management experience. Advanced degree in a healthcare related field or business desired but not required.

Professional Experience:

  • 15+ years' industry experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Industry
  • 10+ 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:

  • 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
  • Natural collaborator who enjoys working on a cross-functional team

Work Environment:

  • Immunovant’s headquarters is located in New York City. The position is flexible for remote work
  • Dynamic, interactive, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
  • May require up to 20% travel
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