Associate Program Management Director

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

About the Role: Lead drug development programs of high complexity and priority in partnership with the Program Lead, to develop cross-functional program strategy and long range plans from pre-clinical development through regulatory approval and commercialization. Drive team alignment in execution of the program plan following strong Project and Program Management theory and practice, including management of stakeholders, schedule, risks/issues, budget, resources and governance processes. Manage program reporting and escalate risks/issues to management as well as highlight team successes to the wider organization. Interact with stakeholders across the organization, including research, CMC, pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory and commercial functions to ensure alignment on program strategy, goals, timelines and resources.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 10+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions. Experience managing global drug development efforts
• OR Master’s degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 8+ years of relevant experience noted above
• OR PhD in Life Sciences discipline AND 5+ years of relevant experience noted above
• PMP Certification highly desired
• Strong skills in communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, influencing
• Ability to build, coach and lead high-performing cross-functional teams
• Advanced knowledge of drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions including research, CMC, non-clinical development, clinical development and operations, regulatory affairs and commercial
• Experience as a PM leader on early and late phase global drug development programs including: IND/CTA, NDA/BLA/MAA submissions, pediatric development, rare diseases, small molecule and biologic modalities
• Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
• Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, challenge assumptions and promote decision-making
• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports is desired
• Advanced proficiency in project management practices, tools and methodology, such as Smartsheet or other project management software.
• PMP designation and Planisware experience desired

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Lead to lead the development and execution of program strategy
• Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules in accordance with established structures to enable accurate project analyses, identification of critical path activities and areas of resource constraint
• Proactively lead identification and assessment of program risk and response strategies
• Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
• Identify and leverage inter-dependencies in short-, mid-, and long-term program plans and advise teams on areas of risk or possibilities to accelerate development
• Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve processes and outcomes
• Oversee program team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal functional groups and leadership
• Develop relationships with key functional stakeholder groups and their leadership across the organization to support the execution of program goals
• Serve as a Program Management expert resource for the PM group and the broader organization
• Contribute to the development of the Program Management function through the introduction of new tools and/or processes
• Contribute to successful execution of Program Management department goals and activities
• May manage or mentor Program Management staff
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director