Vice President, Portfolio Project Management

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using DNA sequencing and other molecular diagnostics. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We are applying these capabilities across multiple classes of precision medicine, including direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality - which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response. IDEAYA has an industry leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine / synthetic lethality. IDEAYA wholly-owns or controls its three most-advanced clinical programs. It has established strategic collaborations with GSK, Amgen, Pfizer and Gilead supporting certain clinical and preclinical pipeline programs.

When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see .

Position Summary:

Asa key member of project teams, the Vice President, Portfolio Project Management is expected to be knowledgeable about all aspects of the project and the drug development life cycle to guide teams in strategic planning and execution. The Vice President, Portfolio Project Management will achieve this by delivering high quality project management support and other high value services to enable team success. The ideal candidate is an individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative biotech environment with a willingness and ability to successfully take on new challenges. The VP, Portfolio Project Management will be a member of the Clinical Development Leadership Team and will report to the Chief of Staff, Clinical Development.

We encourage applicants who believe they have the skills and drive to succeed at IDEAYA Biosciences to apply for this role.

What you'll do:

Leadership in strategic company-wide portfolio management with experience from early drug development through to commercialization in biotech or pharma

Drive accelerated development of IDEAYA Biosciences pathways from early development through registration, leading cross-functional evaluation of different scenarios and risks/benefits to develop team recommendations

Manage governance process and drive preparation by teams, with attention to clear and succinct presentation of recommended and alternative plans, and thorough evaluation of opportunities and risks

Communicate with senior leadership to ensure alignment on strategies, budgets and project prioritization

Support alliance management of joint development programs with partners, establishing a strong collaboration and supporting interdepartmental meetings

Partner with Finance to support the management of all financial aspects of IDEAYA Bioscience's development programs including annual financial planning, (eg, 1-year and 3-year long-range plans)

Responsible for leading a team of full-time employees and contractors within the Portfolio Project Management function

Accountable for IDEAYA Biosciences clinical development program performance, risk management, financial management and issue resolution

This role is located in South San Francisco or San Diego offices and required to be in the office at least 4 days per week

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with advanced degree (e.g. MBA, PhD, or MPH in life sciences) or PMP certificate preferred

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech experience

Experience in leading a team of program managers spanning Research and Clinical Development

Prior experience leading molecules through regulatory approvals a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability in R&D, Clinical Development, Program Portfolio Management and/or Corporate Planning in the life sciences industry

Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up collaborative work environment

Combines attention to detail with big-picture strategic perspective and enterprise mindset

Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner

Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines

Proven financial, budget and resource planning experience

Portfolio management experience in early drug development through to commercialization

Provides project management expertise and operational support across the clinical development portfolio in collaboration with their respective Development Leads

$310,000 - $330,000 a year

The salary range is an estimate and may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.

The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite at the Company's facilities, with partial work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

Benefits

Along with our highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), retirement benefits, ESPP and wellness programs. All full-time employees will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity refresh.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.

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