Associate Director

This role will provide program and project management support for US OBD initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams and leadership to drive planning, execution, governance, financial management, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Lead the development and maintenance of detailed program and project plans, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. Support launch plans by ensuring readiness, coordinating cross-functional activities, and aligning resources to facilitate successful product launches. Monitor progress against timelines and deliverables, escalating issues and recommending solutions to maintain alignment and momentum. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support consistent execution of tactics. Strategic & Operational Enablement Partner with US OBD leaders to translate strategic objectives into integrated program and project plans with defined milestones, metrics, and risks. Provide operational thought partnership on prioritization, sequencing, and execution of high-impact initiatives and senior leadership requests. Support the development and maintenance of Product Plans to ensure cross-functional alignment. Manage program-level budgets, including forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Provide regular financial tracking and analysis to support transparency, budget adherence, and informed decision-making. Prepare and deliver leadership reporting to inform executive stakeholders on program progress, key risks, and resource utilization. Partner with Finance teams to ensure alignment on budget planning, resource allocation, and accurate financial forecasting. Governance & Cross-Functional Coordination Drive effective governance by proactively planning and orchestrating leadership and cross-functional forums. Ensure robust agenda development, decision tracking, and action management. Establish and maintain meeting cadence, decision frameworks, and communication pathways to enable efficient governance. Serve as a key point of coordination between US OBD, Global teams, cross-functional partners, and alliance counterparts, as applicable. Operational Excellence & Enablement Support the implementation of new processes, tools, and ways of working. Develop executive-ready dashboards, reports, and materials that provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and financial performance. Drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement. Lead change management initiatives by guiding teams through transitions, communicating impact, and fostering stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools. Experience & Skills 7+ years of overall related experience required. 4+ years of project management experience or other related experience required. 7+ years of pharmaceutical or related industry experience, with a working knowledge of the medical, scientific, and commercial oncology marketplace preferred. Experience with budget management required. Executive-level presentation and communication skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams required. Advanced Excel skills required. Candidate should be prepared to travel on behalf of DSI to conferences/symposiums if needed. Education Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline required. #J-18808-Ljbffr