Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

3d•$242,200 - $363,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management is a global role within the Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for championing cross-functional project management excellence to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development, Registration and Commercialization). The incumbent is expected to lead the application of project management to identify opportunities, shape objectives and drive execution of global strategy for cross-functional drug development teams and portfolio operations initiatives. This role is a key leadership position within PPM, with accountability for the performance and end results of a department/area.

Requirements

Broad and comprehensive understanding of project and portfolio management principles, options analysis, strategic planning, business case generation, finance and resource management
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with an ability to influence teams to prioritize activities and allocate resources to contribute to the development of operational strategy
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed presentation skills
Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise across multiple disciplines
Organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal or external stakeholders at all levels in the organization
Advanced business management knowledge to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational project leadership to one or more cross-functional teams, directing activities at all stages of the project lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
Drive communication cross-functionally and with senior leaders on integrated program planning topics including timelines, status, risks and issues
Proactively identify roadblocks and/or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or project execution and lead the team through scenario planning activities
Partner with governance forums, senior leaders and/or team lead(s) to align strategy, goals and milestones with corporate objectives
Propose innovative approaches, define process improvements and advise leaders on opportunities to optimize project results
Determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution
Oversee completion of project team deliverables and contribute to content development, when appropriate
Establish project team operating norms and measure performance
Apply subject matter expertise to mentor subordinate managers and high level professionals
As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned high level professionals and subordinate managers