Senior Project Manager, Corporate Program Management

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Corporate Program Management team. This role is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing internal and external projects from initiation through completion, and participating in the management of strategic programs. The company is a public benefit corporation focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for rare, deadly diseases and addressing the shortage of transplantable organs. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional project teams, manage projects through their entire lifecycle, oversee tasks, manage multiple projects concurrently, present project information, ensure project schedules and charters are defined, oversee schedules and budgets, communicate effectively, identify and mitigate risks, and contribute to the implementation of tools and best practices within the 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
Ability to travel up to 20%

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