Senior Program Manager, gRED Portfolio Strategy Management

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

4d • $115,600 - $214,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Early Development Program Management Group is responsible for driving drug development molecule, strategy, and partnering teams to advance science and medicine for the patients. The Program Manager role is responsible for managing drug development programs to successful and timely decision points from Late Stage Research through Proof of Concept. This role contributes to the definition of program strategy and guides the multidisciplinary core and sub teams to deliver on program objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences or other relevant discipline.
• Prior direct project/program management or similar experience
• Experience in drug development with knowledge of the overall drug development process. Relevant experience in a related scientific setting will also be considered
• Strong proficiency with project/program management practices, tools and methodology
• Financial acumen with capability to plan and oversee program budgets and product valuations.
• Understanding of portfolio management concepts
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective important relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Good conflict management/resolution skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Ability to translate strategy into action.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of good decision making and exercising sound judgment.
• Embraces working in a culture where receiving and providing feedback is valued.
• Results and detail-oriented, self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is desirable
• 5-8 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Relevant experience in a related industry or academic setting will also be considered
• Experience using Project Management software to manage complex program timelines and resources is a plus

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules to enable accurate program, financial and portfolio analyses and ensure accurate inputs are provided into business planning processes. Ensure alignment with program sub-teams and functional partners
• Oversee and prepare program team budget including resources and costs, collaborating with Finance and other cross-functional departments
• Communicate, document and archive program team activities and decisions. Act as a primary contact for program team related information
• Proactively identify and manage risks with scenario planning and risk mitigation plans
• Facilitate program team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for streamlining team and business processes.
• Ensure the team achieves and maintains a high-level of sustainable performance by contributing to appropriate team management best practices.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

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