Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Position Location: Cambridge, MA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About Alkeus Pharmaceuticals:

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapeutics to address serious, progressive eye diseases that lead to blindness. Our lead compound, gildeuretinol (ALK-001), is an oral investigational drug being developed for the treatment of Stargardt disease and Geographic Atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration. For additional information, please visit our website at www.alkeuspharma.com.

Position Summary:

The Director of Strategic Planning is responsible for spearheading strategic planning for the company. Initiatives will include long range planning, corporate strategy development, and ad hoc initiatives to support Executive Leadership. This is a high-profile position which provides the opportunity to work with senior leadership across the organization to shape the strategic direction of a growing company.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of the company’s long-range plan, effectively articulating the company’s long-term corporate vision, strategy, and pro-forma financial implications
  • Interface with executive and functional leadership to facilitate selected corporate planning processes, such as quarterly business reviews and functional planning
  • Works closely with all functions to include G&A, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Commercial teams
  • Lead/support ad hoc internal strategic initiatives, such as internal corporate strategy or operational workstreams for the executive leadership team and other internal stakeholders
  • Prepare and deliver key corporate presentations (including corporate/portfolio presentations, board materials, etc.)
  • Support portfolio strategy efforts which may include disease area planning, business development opportunity assessment, program assessment and valuation
  • Assist in building and scaling company operations as the organization grows

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree preferred (i.e., MBA)
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in science)

Work Experience:

  • At least 8 years of relevant work experience, including 2-4 years in a strategic consulting role, either for a strategy consulting firm or in-house for a pharmaceutical company 
  • Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical business including drug development and commercialization
  • Preferred experience in startup biotech environments
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to develop strategic frameworks to facilitate decision-making around complex opportunities
  • Strong analytical & financial modeling skills (product forecasts, P&L, NPV models, etc.)
  • Experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams, and ability to deliver on project timelines, progress, and outcomes
  • Excellent communications skills, in writing and orally, including presentation to senior executives and board
  • Strong technology skills, including proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), familiarity with project management software and knowledge of industry-specific databases and information sources

Skills and Key Success Factors:

  • Entrepreneurship spirit with a passion to build, learn and evolve with the team.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results.
  • Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well
  • Evidence of “hands-on” experience and expertise.
  • Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments.
  • Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values, and ethical standards.
  • Ability and aptitude to manage ambiguity and adaptability to change.
  • Emphasize the need for self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

Other Relevant Information:

  • Able to travel up to 25% of time

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@alkeuspharma.com.

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