Senior Project Manager

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager will support development and commercial leadership in executing the strategic vision for a priority therapeutic program, ensuring alignment with PMO best practices and broader business strategies. This role involves overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure the effective planning and execution of drug development initiatives. The position requires managing end-to-end a late-stage high-priority program, driving timely delivery and quality outcomes. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership to define and implement solutions, project strategies, budget management, and achieve objectives timely, while ensuring clear communication and alignment across stakeholders at multiple levels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage all aspects of the product development plan including activity planning, budgets, schedule adherence, resourcing, and milestone reporting.
• Engage with senior leadership to define project strategies and objectives and provide leadership for complex, multi-faceted projects spanning multiple functional areas.
• Support alignment of project goals with the company's strategic objectives.
• Actively maintain internal Project Management software (SmartSheet), ensuring consistent accuracy in scheduling, risk assessment, and team data integrity.
• Work with Project Team to develop, maintain, and report all project schedule information and baselines using standardized dashboard reporting.
• Facilitate regular project update meetings with the Project Teams.
• Quantify associated cost and schedule changes for submission to change management.
• Contribute to integrated project teams across a matrixed organization.
• Develop and manage key cross-functional reporting relationships to ensure project information traceability to other systems.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project progression.
• Maintain ongoing communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and visibility on project progress and potential challenges.
• Act as key internal contact for projects under your supervision.
• Work collaboratively with department leadership to ensure all reporting is met.
• Manage complex, late-stage, high-priority programs independently.
• Coach, review, and delegate work for team members and/or other PMO staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or life sciences discipline, or equivalent experience in the life science field.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/drug development/biotechnology industry including work on products in Ph1-Ph3 readiness and execution.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading multiple projects concurrently, several functions, and across different stages of development.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, including budget management and tracking, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Proficient in at least two key drug development functions, such as clinical operations, manufacturing development, regulatory affairs, or non-clinical development.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating multiple tasks and functional areas within complex projects.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven track record working in cross-functional teams, with the ability to both support and influence the strategic direction of drug development initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling software and tools, with SmartSheet experience preferred.
• Ability to ensure alignment between project execution and overarching business strategies.

Key Capabilities

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges.
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do.
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results.
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language.
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals.
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges.
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.