Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in project management, clinical supply planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply-chain activities, pharmaceutical development, clinical operations, or related biopharmaceutical functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors, and clinical sites.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to support alignment and collaboration in supply planning.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and clinical customer relationship management.
• Familiarity with supply-chain systems and software such as SAP or Oracle, demand-planning principles, and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply-chain processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex supply-chain activities, multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying process inefficiencies, developing solutions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven record in project or portfolio management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with supply-chain management systems and software, including ERP systems such as SAP, demand-planning tools, and inventory-management systems.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization software.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) execution.

Responsibilities

• Represent GCS Planning as the lead program representative and primary GCS point of contact for internal and external customers; serve as the lead GCS spokesperson at clinical and development-related meetings.
• Design strategic and operational plans for clinical supply activities across assigned compounds and programs.
• Coordinate with clinical development, regulatory, quality, and supply-chain partner organizations to negotiate timelines, strategies, and other clinical supply topics.
• Establish timelines for bulk manufacturing needs and drug-product release across assigned programs.
• Use SAP to establish a consolidated, visible forecast for products used within assigned programs, including bulk drug product.
• Oversee bulk drug supply management and ensure appropriate allocation across studies within assigned programs.
• Identify significant risks in clinical bulk supply activities and lead escalation and subsequent management of clinical supply issues with GCS Leadership.
• Manage the clinical supply budget for assigned programs and support protocol and program cost estimates requested by Product Development Teams.
• Author clinical supply documentation supporting labeling and packaging activities, as well as supply-chain documentation supporting critical CMC activities.
• Support collection of clinical supply-chain metrics and participate in critical non-pipeline activities as a subject-matter expert.
• Mentor new team members and support staff development as needed.
• Solve unstructured problems, make informed decisions considering technical and business risks, and influence portfolio decisions using facts and data.
• Balance strategy with tactical execution and maintain ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of clinical supply planning processes and systems.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to clinical supply planning and incorporate them into team operations.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and participate in cross-functional projects to advance continuous improvement and efficiency efforts.
• Focus on customers and patients, make rapid and disciplined decisions, and demonstrate ethics and integrity.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance benefits for employees and family
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Compassionate days
• Sick days
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable