Senior Program Manager- Drug Development (Neurology)

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Support one or more product development teams of higher complexity and/or strategic importance to drive team performance and communication. Ensure that cross-functional teams are aligned on goals and timelines and work with them to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule. Escalate issues that require management review as well as highlight team successes to the wider organization. Play a key role in driving the creation and execution of product development plans while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. Help ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle. Apply best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects. Interact with all program stakeholders including research and development, marketing, manufacturing and regulatory departments to ensure alignment on program goals, timelines, and resources required.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 8+ 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 6+ years of similar experience noted above
• OR PhD in Life Sciences discipline AND 4+ years of similar experience noted above
• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements
• Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge
• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
• Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team
• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels across the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, tools and methodology
• Knowledge of drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions to include research, CMC, non-clinical development, clinical, and manufacturing
• Experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions
• Experience managing global drug development efforts
• Excellent team member with a strong willingness and ability to work across projects at different stages of development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, and promote decision-making
• Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
• Ability to challenge assumptions
• Proficiency in Smartsheet

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification highly desired

Responsibilities

• Partner with Team Leaders to manage the development and execution of program team 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
• Assess program risk and support mitigation planning and tracking
• Independently identify and manage program objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
• Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
• Manage relationships and deliverables with external partners (as applicable), tracking and delivering on obligations in a timely manner
• 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
• Contribute to development efforts by leveraging network of experts and experienced vendors to solve drug development challenges.
• Facilitate and document 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 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 other Program Management staff
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees