Executive Director, RandD Strategy and Operations

Department: 106100 RandD Admin Location: San Diego, USA- Remote Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients.Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients. Position Summary: The Executive Director, RandD Strategy and Operations, serves as the strategic partner and Chief of Staff to the EVP, Head of RandD and Chief Medical Officer, driving organizational effectiveness, strategic alignment, and operational excellence across the RandD organization. This highly visible leadership role partners closely with the EVP and the RandD Leadership Team to ensure strategic priorities are translated into coordinated execution, organizational risks are proactively identified, and opportunities for collaboration are realized across Research, Technical Operations, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Biometrics, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Medical Affairs. As a cross-functional strategic partner, this role provides enterprise-wide visibility into organizational priorities, portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and operational performance, facilitating informed executive decision-making and ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, organizational capabilities, and financial investments. This role complements existing Project and Program Management functions by focusing on RandD strategy, organizational effectiveness, executive decision support, and cross-functional integration rather than day-to-day program execution. The Executive Director serves as a key interface between RandD leadership and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, partnering closely with the Enterprise Effectiveness Committee to ensure RandD priorities are aligned with broader company objectives while representing the needs of RandD within enterprise planning and governance. Success in this role requires exceptional strategic thinking, organizational leadership, change management expertise, and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority. Responsibilities: Strategic Partnership to the EVP, Head of RandD and Chief Medical Officer * Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and Chief of Staff to the EVP, Head of RandD and CMO. * Maintain broad visibility across all RandD functions to identify emerging opportunities, organizational risks, and issues requiring executive attention. * Provide regular synthesis of priorities, risks, dependencies, resources, and key decision points. * Represent the Office of the EVP in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives. * Support Executive Team, Board, and strategic planning materials. RandD Strategy and Portfolio Planning * Support long-range RandD strategy and portfolio plannin g. * Monitor the external scientific, clinical, competitive, and business... For full info follow application link. Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Emplo er