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Director, Program Lead, Chronic Pain

Latigo Biotherapeutics

$215k – $225k/yrPosted May 9, 2026

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Program & Portfolio Management - Thousand Oaks, California (Hybrid)

Position Description:

Latigo is seeking an exceptionally talented Program Lead to guide cross-functional development of our clinical and preclinical-stage, non-opioid programs for chronic pain. This Director Level role will drive integrated operational planning and program strategy, including facilitation of clinical development plans, target product profiles, financial planning, and risk mitigation. A successful candidate will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence, a collaborative nature, relentless agility, and will credibly and enthusiastically work with leaders and teams across the spectrum of research, clinical, CMC, regulatory, and finance. This is a high-profile leadership role that will report directly to the SVP, Operations and will serve as a member of the Development Operations Leadership Team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and chair the Chronic Program Team, partnering with cross-functional leaders to facilitate strategic planning and operational excellence

Orchestrate and shape the integrated strategic and operational plan, identifying key issues and ensuring resolution

Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to manage and guide program priorities amidst evolving internal and external environments

Deliver on Program Goals, effectively prioritizing resources for successful implementation

Architect scenarios to inform decision making and program planning

Determine appropriate decision-making forums, and hold accountability and decision-making authority on integration of cross-functional strategies; ensure that key stakeholders are included in the decision-making process and that decisions are communicated to those responsible for execution

Partner with Finance to provide strategic oversight for budgets and resourcing

Establish processes and tools to facilitate program management and communication

Qualifications and Requirements:

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization required; Background in consulting and/or advanced degree (PhD, MBA) preferred

Previous program leadership experience and experience with leading development of an innovative product strongly preferred

Deep understanding of technical aspects of drug development combined with a refined business/financial acumen; specific experience with CMC, Regulatory, and Tox planning preferred

Strategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of learning agility

Outstanding communication skills with both internal and external audiences and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills

Embodies Latigo values: relentlessly agile, mission over self, audacious, expert & visionary, fast-acting

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Location

Thousand Oaks, California (Hybrid)

Department

Program & Portfolio Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

$215,000 - $225,000

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