Director, Project Management

PTC Therapeutics seeks a Director of Global Project Management to lead cross-functional drug development teams from preclinical through commercialization. The role involves strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and oversight of project execution across multiple therapeutic modalities in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Project Leaders to drive strategic cross-functional team discussions and alignment
• Maintain project plans, identify risks, and facilitate resolution of development challenges
• Deliver consistent stakeholder communication and serve as escalation point for project issues
• Evaluate and implement project management best practices and drive organizational change initiatives
• Interface with senior and executive management as key Project Management representative

Requirements

• Master's degree in life sciences or related field with 8+ years pharmaceutical/biotech project management experience
• Hands-on leadership experience across full drug development lifecycle including small molecules, biologics, or gene therapies
• Demonstrated expertise with PMO functions and Planisware enterprise project management tools
• Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulatory processes including IND, CTA, NDA, BLA, and MAA filings
• Strong leadership and influence skills in matrixed organizations without direct authority
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• PMP or MBA preferred

Compensation: $202,500-$238,200 base salary