Director, Pipeline Project ManagementNew

Legend Biotech • Franklin Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Director of Pipeline Project Management at Legend Biotech will oversee all project management activities for product development teams focused on cell therapies. This role is crucial for ensuring timely execution of projects aimed at advancing innovative treatments for life-threatening diseases. The Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to create integrated timelines, manage risks, and ensure the successful delivery of product candidates throughout their development lifecycle.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.D, Pharm.D. or equivalent in a science, engineering, or medicine-related field
• 10+ years of industry experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
• Strong experience with project management and associated tools
• Ability to identify and resolve timeline dependencies and conflicts
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to ensure flawless execution
• Agile
• Strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence
• Experience with development of cell therapies or viral vectors
• Experience in therapeutic areas such as hematological malignancies, autoimmune diseases, or solid tumors
• Positive attitude
• Excellent written, verbal, and collaboration skills
• Project Management Professional certification is a plus
• Passion for the patient
• Language: English. Mandarin is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification is a plus
• Language: Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meeting scheduling/agendas/minutes, team activities, decision logs, action items, and other organizational components of flawless project execution
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines in collaboration with the Project Leader and functional leads
• Serve as an integrator of all functions participating in the project
• Monitor project progress across all players to ensure excellent on-time execution, proactively communicating emerging issues
• Create an integrated project resource plan and monitor its status
• Evaluate impact of changes due to company priorities, unforeseen occurrences, or new opportunities and identify adjustments
• Create and maintain risk register
• Support the Project Leader in achieving governance endorsement at each stagegate
• Provide input to the project management office to develop tools and achieve continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree