Associate Director – Project Management

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

📋 Description

• Deliver hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful and timely launch of our commercial products.

• Track progress, identify potential obstacles, and take proactive measures to guarantee the on-time completion of deliverables.

• Support the coordination of a diverse, cross-functional team that includes representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.

• Develop and maintain detailed, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines utilizing project management software (SmartSheet).

• Proactively identify, assess, and monitor project risks and issues, formulating and executing suitable mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure smooth progress and achievement of goals.

• Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication regarding project status, challenges, and accomplishments to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives by implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• An advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management.

• Consulting experience, particularly with pharmaceutical launch engagements, is a plus.

• A proven history of successful contributions to the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products.

• Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is advantageous.

• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams without direct authority.

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to summarize complex information clearly for varied audiences.

• Proficient in project management software (Smartsheet) and the MS Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for your contributions.

• Generous time-off policy.

• Summer Fridays.

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge by attending popular conferences.

• Strong emphasis on work/life balance.

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.

• Contribute positively to help ultra-rare disease patients in need of life-saving treatments.