Director, Product Lifecycle Management

ProPharma Group•Raleigh, NC

11h

About The Position

The Director, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is responsible for the administrative and strategic management and growth of ProPharma’s PLM practice. The Director delivers projects, supports sales activities with Business Development, and provides PLM guidance and leadership. The position also functions as an industry thought leader and subject matter expert on current PLM topics, identifying industry trends and gaps that may create business opportunities. The role includes project delivery and oversight, project financial management, quality audits, staffing support, sales and marketing contributions, staff management, and client and industry engagement. ProPharma supports remote work, while encouraging employees who live within a reasonably short commute of an office to work on a hybrid basis, as agreed with their manager.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of the overall drug development process relevant to pharmaceutical and biotech operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO relevant to PLM.
Working knowledge of best-practice alliance and collaboration management principles, concepts, techniques, and tools in support of client business expansion.
Understanding of selection criteria in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to support partnership development and recruitment of needed talent.
Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
Strong proficiency with project management practices, tools, and methodology.
Proven experience using project management software to manage complex project timelines and resources, such as MS Project or other PM enterprise software.
Ability to identify and develop new clients.
Experience supporting sales activities for project services to clients.
Supervisory experience, including hiring and retaining employees, oversight, performance reviews, employee development, and discipline.
Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to assess and resolve difficult business situations and communicate complex issues simply.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build important relationships with customers and key stakeholders and manage conflict.
Ability to earn and maintain client confidence through appropriate project planning, organization, control, and direction.
Proven record of sound decision-making and judgment.
Ability to think ahead, take initiative, maintain confidentiality, prepare action plans, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
High attention to detail.
B.S. or B.A. in the life sciences, or 15 years of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
At least 15 years of multidisciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
At least 15 years of direct project management experience in small-molecule, large-molecule, or device development.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
PMP certification or an appropriate comparable certification, such as PRINCE2.
Fluency in an additional language.

Responsibilities

Successfully deliver all assigned work.
Facilitate project team meetings, cross-functional communication, and decision-making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee project financials, prepare project budgets covering resources and costs in collaboration with Finance and other departments, and monitor budget compliance and project billings.
Plan, assign, and direct work when representing project leadership.
Audit PLM-related projects for appropriate approaches, consistency, and quality.
Support project sales with Business Development by developing and reviewing content and participating in sales meetings.
Support staffing for client projects by identifying and recommending resources, reviewing resumes, and interviewing candidates as requested.
Contribute to annual PLM Marketing and Sales plans and materials, including thought leadership content and webinars.
Participate in and present at industry associations and information exchanges related to development of guidance and practice.
Track PLM industry trends and identify ways to apply them for clients and develop potential service offerings.
Ensure responsible employees receive written descriptions of their responsibilities, duties, and authority.
Ensure personnel performance management processes, including goal setting and performance evaluations, are completed on time.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable guidelines.
Manage staff utilization.
Participate in internal or client-required staff training.
Enforce HR policies and procedures with support from HR staff.
Attend management team meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.