Senior Project Manager (Program Manager)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to leaders of local cross-functional project teams as well as global program managers in executing program strategies.
  

• Drive the development and execution of high-quality, integrated cross-functional project plans in support of overall program strategy.
  

• Lead or participate in special department, cross-functional, or team projects to maximize portfolio value by aligning local strategy with global objectives.
  

• Build and execute cross-functional local program strategy, including translation and integration of global strategy components into local plans.
  

• Guide flexible strategies and resource allocation to improve outcomes and ensure rigor in cross-functional decision making.
  

• Develop and ensure communication of program information to local and global stakeholders.
  

• Drive scenario and trade-off analysis, including risks and impact at local and global project levels.
  

• Oversee execution of regulatory submissions and key interactions with local authorities.
  

• Facilitate and manage cross-functional project meetings, including setting agendas, creating minutes, and maintaining decision logs.
  

• Ensure adherence to governance processes.
  

• Advise cross-functional teams on communication of key program information.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or relevant field (advanced degree such as MSc/PhD/MBA preferred).
  
• Drug development experience, including deep experience in one or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams through governance processes.
  
• Strong program and project management skills, with experience operationalizing strategic initiatives, strategic planning, and integrated plan development.
  
• Emotional intelligence skills, including influencing without authority and navigating a matrix environment.
  
  

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow within a global organization.
  
• Diverse and inclusive work environment where teammates are empowered to contribute ideas and act.
  
• Competitive total rewards package including health, finance, work/life balance, and career benefits.