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Deciphera is leveraging its proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from Deciphera’s platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK® (ripretinib) is Deciphera’s switch-control kinase inhibitor approved in many countries including the European Union and the United States for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib. ROMVIMZA® (vimseltinib) is a kinase inhibitor approved in the United States for adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) for which surgical resection will potentially cause worsening functional limitation or severe morbidity, and in the European Union for adult patients with TGCT associated with clinically relevant physical function deterioration and in whom surgical options have been exhausted or would induce unacceptable morbidity or disability.\nThe spirit of collaboration that has brought medications to life continues to guide how we operate, grow, and discover new breakthroughs. We cultivate an inclusive culture that values curiosity, creativity, and shared accountability-empowering individuals to challenge the unknown together.\nDeciphera offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and a flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care.\n We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Program Manager, Program Leadership & Management, to provide leadership, strategic direction and program management to our Development and Commercial Program Teams. In partnership with the Program Lead, the Sr Program Manager will drive development and deliver results for programs in early to late phase clinical development and/or lifecycle management programs. The successful candidate should possess and demonstrate a firm understanding of drug development, be comfortable with ambiguity, and have strong communication skills, enabling effective communication within program teams and throughout the organization.\nThis role is highly cross-functional and will involve collaboration with internal and potentially external partners. In partnership with the Program Lead, the Sr. Program Manager is charged with leading daily program management activities, including the development and execution of the program’s Integrated Development Strategy. He/she/they is expected to have an understanding of the overall program strategy and critical path activities, including risks and potential mitigation plans.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStrategic partner to the Program Lead, enabling development and ensuring execution of the Integrated Development Strategy- 50%In partnership with the Program Lead, drives the development and execution of strategic, integrated development plans through effective leadership of Program Teams\nProvides clear direction on product development requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholders\nMonitors program progress and related KPIs, identifies gaps and risks and makes strategic recommendations\nSupports the execution and continuous re-assessment of development strategy in support of the overarching corporate strategy\n\nEnsures the effective and consistent operation of high-functioning program teams - 50%Facilitates program team meetings to ensure productive and efficient discussion\nEnsures clear and timely communication of program strategy and progress to relevant stakeholders\nOrchestrates the integration of sub-teams to support the effectors of Program Teams\n\n Bachelor’s with 8+ years of R&D and/or drug development project management experience\nStrong organizational and communication skills\nKnowledge of/exposure to the drug development process\nKnowledge of project management software/tools\nAbility to manage team dynamics and handle multiple projects\nPreferred Capabilities\nExperience supporting a clinical trial\nExperience in developing drugs for oncology, neurology and/or orphan diseases\n Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $143,000 - $197,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.\nDeciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)\nBenefits:\nCompetitive salary and annual bonus.\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.\nGenerous parental leave and family planning benefits.\nOutstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION\nDeciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. 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