Associate Director, Project Management

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Global Team Leader to oversee project management for cross-functional matrix development teams and specific sub-teams.

• Direct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functionally integrated program Gantt charts, including dependencies and summary views.

• Identify and handle interdependencies, critical paths, and activities at risk for scenario planning and risk management.

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

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

• Develop and maintain logs for issues and risks; ensure timely resolution of issues and mitigation of risks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance to formulate and update budgets and oversee program expenditures.

• Manage select external vendors, including timelines, budgets, MSA/SOW documentation, and integration of deliverables.

• Assist with Governance and Executive presentations.

• Aid in the planning and preparation of documents for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions.

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

• Oversee one or more early-stage global Orexin development programs.

• Report to the Executive Director, Global Team Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech R&D sector, or a Master’s/MBA with 6+ years in the same field, including at least 4 years in a PM role or equivalent.

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

• Established expertise in drug development and registration, including early- and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and global regulatory interactions, submissions, and reviews.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and achieve results without formal authority.

• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in facilitating team decision-making; adept in decision analysis methodologies and related tools.

• In-depth 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 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.

• Various time off and leave of absence benefits.

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

• Occasional travel required.