Program Lead

Title: Program Lead, LTG-001

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA

Company Description: 

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a private, early-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing the next generation of non-opioid medicines for pain and pain-related syndromes. Our mission is the development of novel therapies that transform the lives of patients. The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA and has a highly successful management team and an experienced Board of Directors. At Latigo, we value science, patient-focus, and innovation.

Position Description: 

Latigo is seeking an exceptionally talented Program Lead to guide cross-functional development of our lead, clinical-stage, non-opioid pain program, LTG-001. This role will drive integrated operational planning and program strategy, including facilitation of clinical development plans, target product profiles, financial planning, and risk mitigation. A successful candidate will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence, a collaborative nature, relentless agility, and will credibly and enthusiastically work with leaders and teams across the spectrum of research, clinical, CMC, regulatory, commercial, and finance. This is a high-profile leadership role that will report directly to the SVP, Program and Portfolio Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and chair the LTG-001 Program Team, partnering with the Project Manager and cross-functional leaders to ensure team effectiveness and operational excellence
• Orchestrate and shape the integrated strategic and operational plan, identifying key issues and ensuring resolution
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to manage and guide program priorities amidst evolving internal and external environments
• Deliver on Program Goals, effectively prioritizing resources for successful implementation
• Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning
• Determine appropriate decision-making forums, and hold accountability and decision-making authority on integration of cross-functional strategies; ensure that key stakeholders are included in the decision-making process and that decisions are communicated to those responsible for execution
• Partner with Finance to provide strategic oversight for budgets and resourcing
• Establish processes and tools to facilitate program management and communication
  
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization required; Background in consulting and/or advanced degree (PhD, MBA) preferred
• Previous program leadership experience and experience with leading development of an innovative product strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of learning agility
• Outstanding communication skills with both internal and external audiences and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Embodies Latigo values: relentlessly agile, mission over self, audacious, expert & visionary, fast-acting