[Remote] Executive Director, Clinical Program Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company focused on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. The Executive Director, Clinical Program Management will lead the clinical development portfolio, ensuring effective program management practices and overseeing program planning and execution across various stages of development.ResponsibilitiesLead the Clinical Program Management function by defining standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives, and by developing the team through coaching, feedback, and role modeling to strengthen Program Management as a discipline within the organizationBe accountable for Clinical Program Management effectiveness across the clinical development portfolioAlign with leadership to deliver corporate and departmental goals and initiativesPartner with Clinical Leads and cross-functional teams on program planning, deliverables, and timelines, supporting effective execution across the portfolioWork with Nonclinical Program Management on seamless progression of programs from preclinical into clinical developmentEnsure quality, consistency, accountability, and responsiveness of the Clinical Program Management function across planning, execution, communication, and governance-related processes as they evolveEnable high-quality development decision making by anticipating and addressing gaps, misalignment, or inefficienciesAnticipate cross-program risks, conflicts, and resource constraints, and intervene proactively to mitigate issues appropriatelySkillsExtensive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical clinical development, with a documented track record of leadership across complex, multi-stage clinical programs and portfoliosDemonstrated success operating at both program and portfolio levels, including participation in governance, prioritization, and development decision-making forumsStrong grounding in clinical development principles, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional execution sufficient to engage credibly with Clinical Program Leads, functional experts, and senior leadershipProven experience partnering effectively with Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, CMC, and related functionsDemonstrated ability to apply sound judgment under ambiguity, anticipate risk, and enable high-quality development decisionsDemonstrated ability to lead and develop Program Management professionals while remaining engaged as neededEffective oral and written communication skillsFluent in written and verbal business EnglishHighly motivated, self-driven and dependableCommitted to MapLight's Core Beliefs and ValuesAbility to travel, as necessaryBenefitsAnnual bonus opportunityMedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&DShort term and long term disability401(K) plan with matchStock optionsFlexible non-accrual paid time offParental leaveCompany OverviewMaplight is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing novel therapeutics for patients with disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://maplightrx.com.