Sr. Program Director - Regulatory and Clinical Development

Akero Therapeutics(5 days ago)

OnsiteFull TimeSenior$181,670 - $317,920Regulatory & Clinical Development

About this role

Akero Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on metabolic diseases, is seeking a Senior Program Director of Regulatory & Clinical Development to lead and execute clinical programs and portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment, governance, and operational excellence. The role involves collaboration across multiple departments and external partners to drive transformational growth and innovation.

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Required Skills

Portfolio Management
Program Management
Regulatory Affairs
Clinical Development
Project Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Budgeting
Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
15+ years biotech/pharma experience
Experience with Phase III trials
Leadership in organizational change
Strong financial skills

About Akero Therapeutics

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Akero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformational therapies for metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and related metabolic diseases. Their lead investigational candidate, efruxifermin (EFX), is an engineered FGF21‑based therapy designed to improve metabolic health and reduce liver disease in people with MASH. Akero advances programs through clinical development with the goal of addressing underlying metabolic drivers of liver disease and improving long‑term patient outcomes.

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