Vice President, Program Lead

Overview

Hybrid from Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Oblenio Bio is focused on achieving the significant potential of T-cell engagers as a novel therapeutic approach that addresses underlying disease pathophysiology and achieves immune reset. An Aditum Bio company, Oblenio Bio was formed in November 2024 following the exclusive option to license LBL-051, a first-in-class T-cell engager antibody that targets both CD19 and BCMA in autoimmune disorders. Oblenio Bio is a portfolio company of Aditum Bio.

About Aditum Bio: Aditum Bio’s mission is to provide access to medicines to patients in need. Co-founded by industry veterans Joe Jimenez, former CEO of Novartis, and Mark Fishman, former President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, the firm in-licenses promising therapies and advances them into Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical studies to enable proof of concept. The firm focuses on the translational phase of medicine generated at that can support full clinical development and eventual market launch, to reach patients in need.

Position Summary

The Vice President (VP) Program Lead for Oblenio Bio will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for leading overall program management of LBL-051, with a particular focus on advancing the program through early stage (Phase I/II) development. The Program Lead will lead cross-functionally across internal and external stakeholders (functional teams, vendors and partners) to strategically and efficiently drive progress toward development milestones.

Position Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Management : Work with Oblenio Bio leadership and team members to create and manage development plans and financial plans, quarterly and long-term. Understand and plan for interdependencies of program activities and expenses to help Obleni o remain on timeline and budget in a highly-competitive field. Work across key stakeholders to maintain detailed timelines and budgets, anticipating activities, resource needs and recommending approaches to fill them. Closely track progress, proactively identify risks and potential mitigations, and work with CMO, CEO and functional leadership to plan for success.
• Partner Collaborations and Vendor Management : Productively manage and facilitate relationships with partner LeadsBiolabs while ensuring that the interests of Oblenio Bio and Aditum Bio are prioritized. Collaborate with functional leaders and CROs they manage plan future activities, execute effectively and track progress.
• Cross Stakeholder Communications : Lead the communication of key program inputs and updates to internal and partner stakeholders. Ensure clear, complete communication across the team, and recommend additional interactions and strategic planning sessions as appropriate.
• Support and coordinate any business development activities : Work with Oblenio Bio and Aditum Bio leadership and business development team to support activities related to future investment/syndication (e.g., suggested updates to presentations, data room contents and coordinating effective answers to questions from external parties in diligence).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline or a related field; advanced scientific degree preferred
• Experience working in small teams, within fast-paced, early-stage biotech companies
• Strong track record in effectively communicating at all levels of an organization, including working with senior management and reporting to board members
• Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Results-oriented and self-assured. Ability to push timelines while keeping the team motivated

The range for this full-time position is $290,000 - $320,000, plus a target bonus, equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on our postings reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by interview performance, job-related skills, experience and relevant education and training. Please note the range reflects base salary and does not include target bonus, equity or benefits.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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