Senior Project Manager, Corporate Program Management

United Therapeutics•Rtp, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for rare, deadly diseases and to address the shortage of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996, the company has six FDA-approved therapies and is actively developing treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and aims to create manufactured organs to eliminate transplant waiting lists. The Senior Project Manager will plan, monitor, and manage internal and external projects from initiation through completion, participating in the management of strategic programs. This role requires leading cross-functional project teams, managing projects through the entire lifecycle, overseeing tasks, and concurrently managing multiple projects. The position involves presenting project information, defining project schedules and charters, overseeing budgets, identifying and resolving risks and issues, and contributing to the implementation of best practices within the Corporate Program Management department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, such as science or engineering
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical / medical device / life sciences industry
5+ years of experience in project or program management
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI PMP or equivalent
Experience working under pressure with tight timelines and is energized by a fast-paced work environment
Analytical and problem solving skills
Experience in creating clear and compelling presentations and demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills - negotiation skills a plus
Leadership and emotional intelligence skills
Working knowledge of drug and / or medical device development and lifecycle management, with working knowledge of associated FDA and ICH Guidances
Proficient in MS Office Suite of tools and project management collaboration tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
Ability to apply sound PMP principles and practices to assigned programs and projects
Ability to create compelling solutions to resolve complex issues and build a business case to support the program or project
Effective and persuasive communication with large internal and external groups

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing 3rd party vendors, service providers and developing relationships with external partners
Prior experience managing activities across multiple site / locations
Prior experience working within a matrix organization
Experience with budget and financial tracking of activities and developing contingency plans to work within constraints
Understanding of issues of strategic importance and how these issues cascade through the business down to a detailed level

Responsibilities

Lead project team, which may include internal cross-functional groups and external service providers, who are peers or senior level
Successfully manage assigned projects through the entire project management life cycle, from initiation through execution and closure.
Drive the project team, in evaluating, analyzing, planning, organizing and executing
Oversee internal and external tasks for achieving project objectives and may serve as primary contact for project
Concurrently manage multiple projects (3+ projects) and / or programs with multiple projects, that may be at various points of the project life cycle
Present project information and updates within to a wide array of technical or non-technical audiences
Ensure project schedules are defined prior to project initiation, including project charters, and defining key milestones, roles and responsibilities
Oversee the schedule and budget for all projects being managed, including managing interdependencies of workstreams with overall plan baselines
Communicate effectively and persuasively; influence internal and external team members and stakeholders
Identify risks and issues and conduct follow-up on off-track/lagging projects and tasks.
Develop strategies and action plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
Escalate risk and issues as appropriate for timely resolution and mitigation
Contribute to the implementation of tools, best practices, and technology for Corporate Program Management department.
Support and advance Corporate Program Management departmental and Corporate Development & Alliance Management interdepartmental strategic objectives