Associate Director, Project Management

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

📋 Description

• Oversee one or more early-stage global Orexin development initiatives through project management.

• Collaborate with the Global Team Leader to coordinate cross-functional matrix development teams and selected sub-teams.

• Lead and continuously update comprehensive, cross-functionally integrated program Gantt charts, complete with dependencies and tailored summary views.

• Identify and manage interdependencies, critical paths, and activities that may be at risk for effective scenario planning and risk management.

• Create and maintain dashboards to communicate project status and monitor progress.

• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, presentation materials, minutes, and follow-up on action items.

• Develop and manage issue logs and risk registers to ensure timely resolution of issues and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance to create and update budgets while managing program expenditures within approved limits.

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

• Assist in the preparation of Governance and Executive presentations.

• Support the planning and creation of documents that meet quality standards for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and organized self-starter.

• Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and influencing abilities to achieve outcomes without formal authority and ensure optimal team performance.

• Excellent analytical skills with experience in facilitating team decision-making.

• Proficient in applying decision analysis methodologies and related tools.

• In-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices.

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

• PMP certification is highly preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on both company and individual performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent daycare flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness perks, and opportunities for employee clubs and activities.