Program Leader, SPT-300 Program

Program Leader, SPT-300 Program at Seaport Therapeutics

Seaport Therapeutics is seeking a talented Program Leader (PL) to quarterback the SPT-300 program within Seaport, with significant executive visibility and potential to make an impact on patients globally. The SPT-300 program will soon enter into a Phase 2b study and the PL will lead execution of the current plans within established timelines and budget while planning for potential pivotal clinical studies, initial global regulatory filings and pre-commercial activities. This individual will provide leadership across the spectrum of drug development activities, ensuring the achievement of both program and corporate goals. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and entrepreneurial leader that is well-versed in drug development. This individual will be a strong influencer who can integrate multiple perspectives effectively, align stakeholders across functions and organization levels, problem solve and achieve the program goals. Ultimately, the PL position will maximize the SPT-300 program for future clinical and commercial success in the treatment of depression.

This position requires a presence in the Seaport area of Boston, with a strong preference for being onsite 3 – 4 days per week to foster collaboration and effective leadership as the SPT-300 program grows in complexity and importance. The role will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Seaport Therapeutics has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary Glyph^TM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass liver metabolism and reduce liver enzyme elevations or hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by a proven team with a track record in development of neuropsychiatric medicines and has an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinicians and key opinion leaders across neurological specialties. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Drug Safety, Program Management, Distribution & Supply, Commercial and Finance, and other team members to deliver on program goals within established timelines and budget.
• Proactively anticipate issues and ensure contingency plans are put in place; identify barriers and find solutions to mitigate them.
• Working with functional leaders, ensure that appropriate prioritization and adequate resource allocation (financial and personnel) are present to meet the program timelines and deliverables.
• Serve as an internal and external ambassador for the program, fostering broad engagement to cultivate strategic KOL relationships and enabling overall integration of external insights to inform program strategies.
• Summarize and represent the program status to Seaport leadership, Board of Directors, collaborators, and other external parties, as requested.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced medical, scientific or business degree strongly preferred.
• 12 - 15+ years biopharmaceutical experience with previous program leadership responsibilities; demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in drug development.
• Deep understanding of drug development and global product registration is required, ideally in neuropsychiatry (with preference for experience in depression or anxiety) and pre-commercialization and /or medical affairs considered a plus. Leadership of a recent successful program (positive pivotal data, regulatory approval, etc.) would be ideal.
• Proactive “hands-on” individual with collaborative orientation, who manages teams effectively, is very self-motivated, entrepreneurial and can smoothly establish strong working relationships within both internal and external organizations.
• Problem solver. Achieves goals within timelines and budgets while anticipating and navigating obstacles effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate program vision and motivate the team; communicates in an open, direct and timely manner; ensures broader organization is aligned with and aware of the program strategy, status and potential risks.
• Motivated by patient focus and personal commitment to high performance and results.
• Possesses high integrity and exceptional work ethic.