Project Team Leader

Project Team Leader

South San Francisco, CA /

Portfolio Planning and Program Management /

Full-time

/ On-site

At Alector, our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and cancer . Our team is solely focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients.

We seek an experienced Project Team Lead (PTL). During the first year, your goals will include:

• Partner with key cross-functional team leads to refine the overall vision and strategy for our programs
• Promote a culture of innovation within Project Teams in order to bring forward creative development plans that maximize the potential of the drug candidates
• Coordinate closely with all cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, effective and seamless development of our programs
• Lead cross-functional strategy with a broad focus (HCPs, Payers, Therapeutic Experts, Patients)
• Work with key internal and external partners
• Build and update market landscape assessments across disease areas/indications to inform program strategy
• Own program budgets and manage resources
• Ensure continued monitoring and tracking of the project(s) against approved timelines, portfolio prioritization and adhering to team objectives and deliverables in collaboration with project managers
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We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have a minimum of 10+ years of team leadership experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with therapeutic area experience in neurology or rare diseases
• You have at least 1+ years of prior Project Team Leadership (PTL) experience
• You have a strong scientific and strategic background, minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences (advanced degree preferred)
• You take pride in being persistent, self-motivated, and efficient
• You thrive in an environment where we work independently and on teams
• You demonstrate a track record of being a fast learner and troubleshooting independently
• You have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop important relationships and can translate strategy into action
• You have a point of view but are low ego

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Alector is a phenomenal place to learn and grow. Alector is a dynamic environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, take ownership of decisions, and question convention to solve complex problems. At Alector, we value shared wins, perseverance, and a growth mindset.

Alector was named on Fortune's " Best Workplaces in Biopharma " top list for small and medium-sized companies for the second year! And we moved up from #16 to #11 in 2022 .

Among the things you'll discover at Alector on Day 1 and throughout your tenure: Committed and driven colleagues, a bold and important company goal, brand-new brightly lit offices in Oyster Point, right at the heart of Biotech Bay. Alector offers flexible remote work options, and competitive compensation and benefits. Come join us!

At Alector, we believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employees of Alector working on-site are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and are required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may be entitled to an exception or reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability/medical necessity, or sincerely held religious belief.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.