Sr. Program Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Lead drug development teams in partnership with the Program Lead, to develop cross-functional program strategy and long range plans from pre-clinical development through regulatory approval and commercialization. Drive team alignment in execution of the program plan following strong Project and Program Management theory and practice, including management of stakeholders, schedule, risks/issues, budget, resources and governance processes. Manage program reporting and escalate risks/issues to management as well as highlight team successes to the wider organization. Interact with stakeholders across the organization, including research, CMC, pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory and commercial functions to ensure alignment on program strategy, goals, timelines and resources.

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
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence without authority
• Track record of challenging team thinking to improve decisions and outcomes
• Ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders in high-ambiguity environments
• Strong bias toward operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated self-awareness and leadership presence. Lead by example with accountability, ownership, and transparency. Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, tools and methodology
• Knowledge of the drug development process and inter-dependencies between key functions including research, CMC, non-clinical development, clinical development and operations, and regulatory affairs
• Experience as a PM on early and late phase global drug development programs including some of: IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions, pediatric development, rare diseases.
• Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, and promote decision-making
• Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
• Ability to challenge assumptions
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, MS Project or other project management software

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification highly desired

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Lead and Development Team members to manage the development and execution of program 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
• Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
• 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 constructively to improve outcomes and/or provide recommendations to improve processes
• Drive clarity and alignment in complex, ambiguous environments
• Facilitate and document 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
• eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees