Associate Director, Global Project Management – BioPharma Location: Boston Seaport, MA Introduction to role Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through the work you do? We are looking for an Associate Director for our Global Portfolio and Project Management Organization (GPPM). This role is pivotal in advancing our pipeline and delivering Growth Through Innovation by closely partnering with Research & Development (R&D) and business leaders. As the Associate Director of Global Project Management (GPM), you will manage global, cross-functional drug development teams and sub-teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver significant development, regulatory, and commercial achievements. This role complements the Global Project Leader by providing top-level oversight and integration of the entire development process into commercialization. Are you ready to take on this challenge? Accountabilities Strategic Business Partnership Provide input into the project strategy & vision through expertise in project management, navigating therapy area and corporate governance processes. Ensure alignment of project and operational deliverables to the team’s strategy. Share lessons learned and communicate them where relevant. Manage or lead elements of the team’s development plan or strategy as delegated by the Global Project Leader. Ensure appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal processes and update relevant enterprise systems. Collaborate with alliance partners where applicable. Partner with Business Development to provide project input to potential deal cases. Cross-functional Team Leadership and Delivery Manage cross-functional drug development teams and sub-teams, ensuring an accurate and achievable project plan. Act as a core GPT member, driving efficient operation of early and/or late-stage GPTs including overall plans, priorities, budget, and risk management. Drive an effective, efficient team environment and help the Global Project Leader build a cohesive, high-performing team. Facilitate GPT and sub-teams towards successful decision-making and issue resolution. Create and manage effective communication processes within the team. Proactively ensure the set-up and maintenance of information management practices. Governance and Investment Decisions Facilitate GPT towards effective governance decisions and lead development of investment decision documentation. Integrate and provide information to both the team and senior management/governance bodies for efficient decision-making. Planning, Monitoring, and Delivery Ensure that overall GPT deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved, and attained. Maintain plans of the highest data quality, accountable for all project management deliverables associated with GPTs or sub-teams covered. Entrepreneurship Seek opportunities to drive positive change and remove barriers within and outside the team. Advocate company standard processes. Apply business knowledge to drive cross-functional and cross-project learning. Here, every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take initiative, and make it yours. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dynamic team!
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level