Who we are:
Kymera Therapeutics is a publicly listed, clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to bring life-changing medicines to patients that need them. Kymera’s Pegasus™ TPD platform harnesses the body’s natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undrugged nodes in validated pathways currently inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. As we work toward becoming a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company, we are growing and strengthening organizational capabilities and evolving our culture.
As a result, Kymera has been recognized by both the Boston Globe and the Boston Business Journal as one of Boston’s top workplaces.In 2023, we plan to continue to advance our leadership in TPD and enhance our capabilities to deliver on the potential of inventing a new class of protein degrader medicines for patients. Kymera is rapidly advancing four clinical stage programs in oncology and immunology, and is positioned to deliver one additional Investigational New Drug Applications (IND) annually. We are also actively advancing a broad pipeline of preclinical programs where TPD has the potential to provide a best-in-class approach, both internally and in collaboration with our partners at Sanofi.
How we work:
- PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
- COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
- BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.
How you’ll contribute:
- Work collaboratively across our program teams to progress multiple assets with clear strategy, effective decision-making criteria and risk evaluation.
- Proactively identify and escalate program gaps/challenges and manage teams through scenario planning enabling efficient decision-making.
- Lead program strategies for the entire life cycle of drug development from candidate nomination, IND, clinical development and regulatory approval.
- Responsible to most senior leadership within Kymera via Program Review and Approval Committee (PRAC) to help reach agreement on strategic direction by identifying potential opportunities, assessing risk, and defining value proposition.
- Present strategic plans and progress to Kymera Executive leadership
- Manage program teams to deliver against strategies and operational plans aligning technical plans, development objectives, and corporate goals.
- Actively partner with COO, ensuring effective partnership between PLs and PMs to lead and operationalize drug development across all teams.
What skills and experience you’ll bring:
- 12+ years’ experience within biotech/pharma space in roles of progressively increasing responsibility with 10+ years in Senior Program Management/Leadership positions.
- Proven track record in cross-functional program team leadership required both in early phases of development as well as pivotal studies (preferred).
- Advanced Degree required - MA/MS, MBA, MD, or PhD.
- Experience in I&I plus other therapeutic areas.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams without direct reporting responsibility; exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative nature with strong ability to influence, motivate and resolve conflict without reporting authority.
- Strong problem-solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives.
- Strong strategic thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Skills and experience not an exact match?:
Go ahead and submit your resume (and a cover letter, if you’d like!). If this role isn't right for you, we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.
Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
