Program Manager (Drug Development)

Program Manager - Business Professional

5 Month Initial Contract

Cambridge, MA - Hybrid - onsite 2-3 days/week

Max PR: $94.21

MUST HAVE's

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business MS preferred

Minimum 3 years of PM experience leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment

PM experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing or other Drug Development related function

SUMMARY

As part of the GMSO Program Management team, you will report to the Strategy & Operations Lead, Gastroenterology

ROLE

Leads the program and project planning efforts of MSTs, in maintaining oversight for the operational plans, execution strategies & critical path for the product.

Responsible for coordinating governance approvals for the key project deliverables and holds self and team members accountable to deliver on the agreed upon program objectives

Manages project and resource priorities that align with the business objectives.

Addresses and resolves project challenges, keeping Unit Head/Lead MPM informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance concerns). Provides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations.

Establishes, communicates and executes plans resulting in achievement of project goals

Manages the creation of project strategies and supports the MST in presenting these strategies to key stakeholders and decision makers.

Adjusts project strategy and priorities in response to changes in strategic direction.

Provides direction and obtains buy-in from relevant internal stakeholders and team members to therapeutic, functional, or operational strategy.

Identifies ways to accelerate the project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards.

Develops strong logistical skills to manage activities across functions and regions

Facilitate the MST and/or other group meetings and/or other group meetings and ensure agendas are appropriate to enable key discussions and decisions within the team.

Manage the planning, operational and reporting logistics of the MST (including but not limited to: meeting schedule management, meeting facilitation, development of meeting materials with contributors, capture and follow up of action items and deliverables, distribution of minutes and maintenance of relevant SharePoint site (or equivalent))

Responsible for building quality relationships with key stakeholders, in both TAU and Commercial, that result in valued and trusted partnerships and program support.

Proactively identifies potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies and follows issues through to resolution, ensuring that MST arrives at a singular conclusion or recommendations

Provides financial oversight for program budget. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of MST spending/ vendors, risks and opportunities, in partnership with the GMUH and in collaboration with GMA functional teams.

Leads the project risk management process in the team and generates the cross-functional project risk register for assigned MSTs. Ensure that the risks identified for GMA activities at the MST are reported up through to the Global Program Manager at the GPT for consolidation into the Global Risk Management Plan for the asset.

Works closely with the MST cross functional team members to balance operational execution with GMA strategy.

Manages project status reporting and dashboards for a given program, including scheduled as well as ad-hoc updates.

Generates collaboration, cooperation and communication globally across divisions and functions and between regional representatives in the team ensuring that team goals are achieved.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related field (Masters preferred) (PHD acceptable)

At least 3 years experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment

Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and Project management experience within Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing or other drug development related function

Knowledge of the drug development and commercialization process and an understanding of the functions within the pharmaceutical industry

Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate effectively with management

Experience managing program level budgets across multiple projects

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines governing medical affairs

Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards)

May travel to the US, EU and other meeting locations internationally. Approximately 5-10% travel may be required (will confirm about travel / may not be required)