Hiring: Director, Program Lead, Chronic Pain Company: Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:00:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Financial Planning, Program Management, tox About the job Required Skills: •Lead and chair the Chronic Program Team, partnering with cross-functional leaders to facilitate strategic planning 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: •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 •Comprehensive expertise in technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen; specific experience with CMC, Regulatory, and Tox planning preferred •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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!