Associate Director, Clinical Development Program Management
Lyell Immunopharma · South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $190,000 to $230,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Lyell Immunopharma's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Lyell Immunopharma's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lyell Immunopharma
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lyell Immunopharma's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lyell Immunopharma.
About this role
The Associate Director, Clinical Development Program Management is responsible for leading the strategic and operational execution of clinical development programs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies, while also supporting regulatory submissions and maintaining project documentation. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to drive clinical trials from early to late stages.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyell Immunopharma as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical project/program management within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing cross-functional strategic and tactical teams in a matrixed environment
- Deep understanding of the end-to-end drug development process, GCP/ICH guidelines, and clinical trial operations
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions supporting marketing approval (BLA/NDA/MAA)
- Experience in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or oncology drug development
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD)
- Familiarity with AI-enabled project management or forecasting tools
- Hands-on experience using Smartsheet (or similar tools, e.g., MS Project, Asana, Monday.com) for project planning, tracking, and reporting
- PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training
What you get
- Salary range for Associate Director: $190,000 to $230,000 annually
- Salary range for Director: $200,000 to $240,000 annually
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
- Eligibility to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- The role requires managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, which may indicate a high-stress level
- The salary range is an estimate and may vary based on qualifications and experience
- The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, which may appeal to candidates seeking a supportive workplace culture
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