Program Manager

Description

• Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL.
• Serves as a strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment.
• Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver.
• Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process.
• Leads matrixed PM team members (if assigned)to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems.
• Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings).
• Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability xhigh impact risks.
• Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk management strategies.
• Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications.
• Maintains visibility and advocates for their sources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
• Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates.
• Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes.
• May serves a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.
• Supported PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required.
• Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio.

Qualifications

Highest qualification: University

• Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• At least 8years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas.
• Demonstrated varied experience in research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.
• Proven success as a PM delivering programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility.
• Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills,(including full professional English proficiency).
• Must be well-organized and have strong attention to detail with an ability to deal with competing priorities; high-level of problem-solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value, while maintaining the end-to-end cross-functional view.
• Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
• Fully competent in core PM methodologies and tools.
• Most specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management and soft skills.
• Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance.
• Experience with Planisware is highly desired.