Project Manager Lead

Global Portfolio Director, EvGen2Pubs, OBU MedicalAt ***, we collaborate across global boundaries to deliver meaningful impact and find solutions to healthcare challenges. Guided by integrity even in the most demanding situations, we are dedicated to doing the right thing and putting patients first. We follow the science, bringing life-changing medicines to those who need them most. We are seeking a Global Portfolio Director, OBU Medical Affairs to join our team.Role OverviewAs the Global Portfolio Director, you will leverage your expertise in project management, people management and stakeholder engagement to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within OBU Medical's Evidence Generation to Publications (EvGen2Pubs) organization. Your leadership abilities in change management, budget oversight, and problem-solving will be critical to the effective portfolio management of the EvGen2Pubs organization. This position reports directly to the Head of Medical Innovation, Strategy & Operations (MIST) and partners closely with the VP, EvGen2Pubs. You will be working in a matrix manner to balance the goals of the two organizations under Medical Affairs.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnership with the EvGen2Pubs VP and Senior Leadership Team (LT)Collaborate with the VP, EvGen2Pubs, to develop and achieve scorecard goals, value metrics, budget and carbon targets, and leadership presentations for the organization. Monitor progress and proactively mitigate risks to ensure successful delivery. Facilitate leadership team (LT) meetings by providing strategic input and managing all meeting agendas and follow-up action items. Coordinate 1–2 key workstreams to drive initiatives focused on enhancing the effectiveness of GMA and the EvGen2Pubs organization. Oversee the strategic planning and execution of deliverables assigned to the EvGen2Pubs leadership team on an ongoing basis. Plan, monitor, and communicate the status of the EvGen2Pubs functional budget, including phasing, prioritization, and integration with long-range plans. Partner with the MESO leadership team to promote a culture that welcomes challenge, new ideas, and proactive ways of working while upholding ***'s core values.Knowledge, Skills & CompetenciesYou bring demonstrated expertise in: Change management, including process development, implementation, people development, organizational effectiveness, and communication. Building strong interpersonal relationships and communicating effectively across functions, geographies, and cultures. Championing entrepreneurial spirit, agile cross-functional collaboration, courageous leadership, creativity, and innovation. Stakeholder management within Medical Affairs (Global & markets) and across OBU enterprise.Required ExperienceGraduate-level degree in a science or business-related field. Minimum of 7 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry. At least 5 years of management experience leading teams in a matrix environment across multiple geographies and time zones. Proven self-starter with strong leadership credentials and the ability to clarify strategic direction, drive commitment, balance short- and long-term priorities, resolve differences constructively, and reinforce clear expectations and scope. Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and commercialization. Experience working effectively in multicultural, matrixed organizations, with a proven ability to manage stakeholders in different time zones. Demonstrated track record of preparing and delivering presentations to executive leadership. Experience operating within a quality- and compliance-driven environment, adhering to policies, procedures, and guidelines.Preferred QualificationsFormal project management certification (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP, PRINCE2). In-depth understanding of the medical, scientific, or commercial landscape in Oncology. Experience in consulting roles.EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."