Senior Manager, Project Manager, Franchise Strategy and Operations

Position Summary Independently and proactively leads a matrixed cross-functional medical project team within Cell Therapy Medical as a strategic/operational portfolio partner for the medical lead. Supports identifying, planning, risk identification/mitigation, and delivering portfolio priorities and workstreams (e.g., asset indication medical meetings, medical planning, budget management, congress activities, Ad Board planning, portfolio governance/decision making). Key Responsibilities Facilitate development, execution, and strategic reviews of Medical Plans aligned to TA portfolio objectives; support multidisciplinary groups to meet milestones. Oversee AIMs (Asset Indication Medical) Team meeting operations: organize, manage, communicate project portfolio; prepare agendas, align materials/presenters, capture minutes, track action items/decisions/next steps; ensure cross-functional representation; maintain SharePoint documentation. Support S&O and LT (LT meetings, quarterly business reviews, budget reduction scenario planning). Maintain medical plans; manage cross-functional dependencies; provide transparency; create project plans and progress reports. Track performance, identify risks/barriers, and resolve issues with teams/leadership. Partner with Finance on budgeting (trade-offs; annual budget, monthly projections, accruals, variance analysis, future-year planning). Support congress management, EMCoE, and Corporate Giving. Provide PM expertise for cross-functional initiatives (tasks, resources, timelines, objectives). Identify and implement process improvements to evolve the Operations function. Build stakeholder relationships (Development, HEOR, Commercial, Medical) to drive strategic alignment. Manage distribution lists and disseminate key communications. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years in pharmaceutical research, development, or commercialization (science background strongly recommended); advanced degree (MS/MBA) a plus. Strong understanding of drug development/commercialization. Project management foundation; matrix management, budget management, metrics, and leadership communication. Strong written/oral communication; manage competing priorities. Lead/engage in complex scientific discussions; create and execute clear action plans. Relationship-building; cross-division collaboration; comfortable with ambiguity; change/innovation in a matrix. Experience in drug development/commercialization, healthcare, and clinical trial management is a plus. Compensation/Benefits (explicitly stated) Starting compensation range: $122,910–$148,938 (Madison‑Giralda, NJ and Princeton, NJ). Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision; wellbeing programs; 401(k), disability, life insurance; and paid time off (includes flexible time off or annual vacation/holidays depending on location). #J-18808-Ljbffr