Associate Director – Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional matrix development team along with selected sub-teams in collaboration with the Global Team Leader.

• Create and consistently update integrated program Gantt charts that include dependencies and summary views for both teams and executive management.

• Identify and oversee interdependencies, critical-path activities, at-risk tasks, scenario planning, and risk management strategies.

• Develop and maintain dashboards that effectively communicate project status and progress.

• Organize cross-functional team meetings, which involve scheduling, creating agendas, preparing presentation materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

• Keep issue logs and risk registers up to date, ensuring that issues are resolved and risks mitigated in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with various teams and Finance to create and revise budgets while managing program expenditures.

• Oversee selected external vendors, including managing timelines, budgets, MSA/SOW documents, and integration of deliverables.

• Assist with Governance and Executive presentations.

• Aid in the planning and preparation of documents for regulatory and health authority submissions.

• Contribute to the development of best practices, processes, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, or a Master’s/MBA with 6+ years in a similar setting, including 4+ years in project management or a comparable role.

• Experience in managing project teams through IND-enabling activities, pre-IND meetings, IND submissions, and Phase 1 development.

• Demonstrated proficiency in drug development and registration processes, encompassing both early- and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, as well as global regulatory interactions, submissions, and reviews.

• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, interpersonal relations, and influence.

• Exceptional analytical abilities and a proven track record in facilitating team decision-making.

• Proficient in applying decision analysis methodologies and associated tools.

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices.

• Capability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Advanced proficiency in project management software, such as Smartsheet.

• PMP certification is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Prescription drug benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent day care.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Employee assistance program.

• Fitness benefits.

• Employee clubs and activities.

• Employee resource groups available to all employees.

• Support for disability accommodations during the application process.