Deciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines.

In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from our platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK® is Deciphera’s FDA-approved switch-control kinase inhibitor for the treatment of fourth-line gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). QINLOCK is also approved for fourth-line GIST in Australia, Canada, China, and Hong Kong.

Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas.

We offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth based on our “PATHS” Core Values:

Patients – places the importance of improving the lives of patients and their caregivers at the forefront of every day’s work.

Accountability – for our performance and the way we work with coworkers and other stakeholders.

Transparency – in our intent and actions to both internal and external stakeholders.

Honesty and Integrity – fosters trust and strives to deliver on our and the company’s promises.

Stewardship – values and uses wisely the resources and investments provided to the company.

We are seeking a Manager, Project Manager, CMC, who will have responsibility for supporting the tech ops leadership team in managing cross-functional CMC teams engaged in the development and commercialization of the company’s small-molecule assets. Operating within a virtual (100% outsourced) business model, the incumbent will be accountable for team deliverables, ensuring operational excellence with respect to timelines, budgets, and attainment of technical, regulatory, and business goals/milestones. This person will also be leveraged as a thought partner for the CMC Lead that works with departments to ensure all key stakeholders are aligned with the overall CMC strategy to support the programs.

The ideal candidate will effectively balance the need for organization and adherence to timelines with the adaptability required in a fast-paced, growing company. S/he will have a demonstrated record of ensuring successful project outcomes by building strong cross-functional relationships, ensuring clear communication, and efficiently managing team resources to achieve a common goal.

This position will report to the Associate Director, CMC Project Manager and will be located in Waltham, MA with remote option.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain fully integrated CMC project plans, incorporating activities, internal/external resource requirements and key interdependencies, that deliver tangible results against program and corporate goals.
• Establish and implement operational mechanisms to facilitate effective and timely cross-functional communication and decision making, and successful execution of program plans.
• Support development and implementation of PM systems and best practices to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness within and across functions and programs
• Identify, define, prioritize, and communicate risks to successful program execution; develop and monitor risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time
• Organize and plan project tasks and schedules utilizing, Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or any other tools provided
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants
• Stay aware of CMC goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities
• Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully
• Manage and facilitate the CMC meetings and activities including meeting minutes, agenda, track action items and setting up critical meetings as needed.
• Create presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate project status, key internal metrics, or risk mitigations
• Keep the project team focused on the end goal

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a Chemistry, Biology, or related fields with 5+ years of R&D or drug development project management experience either as a designated PM or PM responsibilities as part of a technical role.
• Proven success in working in a cross-functional team environment with direct experience in manufacturing, operations and/or CDMO management
• Strong scientific background and knowledge of the Drug Development Process
• Ability to foster open communication, mutual understanding, and cooperation
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Project, Power Point, OneNote, and Excel.
• Experience with Smartsheet and OnePager preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple programs at one time, can work well with different management styles to keep project moving.
• Competency in developing, implementing, and delivering CMC project plans (milestones, timelines, resources, etc.) to successful endpoints.
• Self-directed, accomplishment-driven individual with a strong sense of passion and urgency who can work both independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience in small molecules drug discovery is preferred but not required.
• Project Management certification is a plus.

What Deciphera will Bring:

Deciphera offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Summer vacation bonus
• Global, company-wide summer and winter shutdowns
• An annual lifestyle allowance
• Internal rewards and recognition program

Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas and our European operations are run out of Switzerland.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.