Associate Director, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) (HYBRID)

Job Description Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM) sits in the Research & Development Division at our company (known as our company's Research Laboratories). The Project Managers in GPAM are core members of development teams at our company, driving these cross-functional teams to deliver projects and products that improve human health and business. Under GPAM, the CMC Integrated Project Management (CIPM) organization was formed to enhance our Project & Portfolio management functions which support Development and Commercialization Teams (DCTs) responsible for building and executing CMC development plans. Under the guidance of the CIPM Director & Portfolio Lead, the core responsibility of this individual will be to lead project management efforts to support Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply, driving line of sight across the development lifecycle and maintaining programs in harmony with the portfolio. In addition, the Associate Director will be expected to participate in development of tools and processes to support holistic portfolio management and increased integration of CMC and Clinical strategies. Position Description/Summary The CIPM Associate Director, Project Manager, is a core member of DCTs, partnering with team leads to develop strategies and execute our Company's drug and vaccine development efforts to progress the R&D pipeline. The Associate Director is expected to provide project management leadership and drive cross-functional teams with sufficient influence and proficiency in project management to take on challenging assignments with minimal guidance. Projects could span the full CMC development continuum from Line of Sight to First in Human to Transfer to Supply stage-gates. This position may be based in either Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA. Primary Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end CMC development process, including projects of significant complexity; drive cross-functional teams and lead by influence to develop comprehensive strategies and ensure successful execution. Act as an enterprise leader by guiding teams through the creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans appropriate to the project's phase of development and complexity. Drive development of a CMC strategy that is optimized for the portfolio. Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information, using these tools to integrate activities across key functional areas, proactively identify risks, and ensure clear and effective communication with key team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders. Leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics, proactively identifying and removing obstacles to drive business results. Navigate our company process and organizational norms to enable teams to understand corporate governance and business requirements, thereby enabling informed decision-making. Lead key team meetings including creating thoughtful agendas, ensuring appropriate participation, contributing project management insights, and following up to ensure the team continues to make progress while holding others accountable. Participate in CIPM and GPAM departmental initiatives and workstreams aimed at improving the way that we work and the way that we interact with one another as well as other departments. Provide mentoring, coaching, and oversight to Specialist and Senior Specialist project managers working on common projects, sharing lessons learned and best practices to positively impact the community.- Support multiple projects providing team management, stakeholder management, and governance preparation support to DCT teams.- Required Education, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related role required Experience with the planning and execution of strategies for drug / vaccine product registration and commercialization / life-cycle management (can be R&D, manufacturing, or commercial perspective), with demonstrated ability to translate knowledge and expertise to other development teams and areas. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Knows when and how to speak up and appropriately raise issues to team and to management. Keeps both team members, departmental colleagues (as appropriate), and management fully apprised of project initiative status and issues at the right level of detail Demonstrated ability to serve as a resource for colleagues and program teams. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across different teams and networks; able to foster cooperation in others, using the different perspectives of others to generate ideas. Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment with flexibility to respond to changing priorities Preferred Experience and Skills Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD) preferred Experience and knowledge of clinical drug development strongly preferred; including the different phases of development and how the various functional areas contribute to a comprehensive strategy Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management strongly preferred Required Skills Clinical Research Cross-Functional Leadership Cross-Functional Project Management Overcome Obstacles Project Facilitation Project Leadership Project Management Project Management Leadership Project Planning Project Tracking Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills CMC Development CMC Strategy Drug Development US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts Salary The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at . Employee Status Regular Relocation No relocation VISA Sponsorship No Travel Requirements 10% Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Not Indicated Valid Driving License No Hazardous Material(s) n/a Job Posting End Date 09/18/2026 Posting Note *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID

R416324