Director, Global Program Management

Provide program management leadership for Pfizer product teams Lead execution of research, development, medical, and commercial strategic and operational objectives Oversee asset strategy execution, integrated planning, team effectiveness, resource management, risk management, and communication management Lead cross-functional development of integrated development, lifecycle, and operating plans from pre-clinical through loss of exclusivity Drive decision-point planning, strategic planning, asset-level scenarios, decision criteria, risk management, and stakeholder strategies Develop and maintain integrated program budgets and annual forecasts Design and implement processes, approaches, and tools to manage programs and teams Provide timeline and budget inputs for asset valuation Lead integrated development plans, critical paths, milestones, stage gates, schedules, resource management, and product controls Provide cross-functional operational leadership and monitor delivery against time, scope, budget, and quality objectives Manage changes, opportunities, resource utilization, operational costs, budgets, risks, issues, and escalations Negotiate Partner Line resource allocation and prioritize asset-level deliverables Drive accountability matrices and governance presentation preparation Develop, maintain, communicate, and manage integrated risk management plans Develop and manage program and stakeholder communication plans Represent product teams in governance presentations, operating plan reviews, and stakeholder discussions Provide timeline, budget, and resource information for portfolio management and decision-making Coordinate internal and external communications for study readouts, data monitoring committees, and interim analyses Conduct lessons learned and after-action reviews Enhance cross-functional team effectiveness through negotiation, facilitation, meeting management, and conflict resolution Lead team chartering and team health survey implementation Clarify project deliverables and workload and influence across all functional lines Requirements Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to drug development or business with at least 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS) with at least 7 years of experience Mastery of program management skills and significant expertise in drug development Knowledge of end-to-end drug development from pre-clinical through loss of exclusivity Strong track record of performance, delivery, and team effectiveness in a complex matrix team environment Expertise in project management methodology, tools, and techniques, including integrated project plans, critical path management, project change control, project risk management, and decision analysis Extensive knowledge and experience in drug development, medical, and/or commercial disciplines Ability to translate strategy into effective operational goals and tactical plans AI fluency and ability to leverage AI technologies responsibly for innovation, decision-making, and measurable business outcomes Strong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and meeting facilitation skills Experience with stakeholder management, governance management, and communicating key messages to senior-level stakeholders Professional PM certification such as PMP or equivalent desirable Knowledge and experience in clinical operations/clinical trial execution highly desirable Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer Permanent work authorization in the United States required Core Competencies Demonstrates mastery in program management and extensive knowledge of drug development processes, from pre-clinical stages to loss of exclusivity. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, managing integrated plans, and effectively communicating with stakeholders to drive strategic objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Drug Development Expertise Stakeholder Management Project Management Methodology AI Fluency Hard Skills Integrated Project Plans Critical Path Management Project Change Control Project Risk Management Decision Analysis Budget Management Resource Management Timeline Management Operational Planning Asset Strategy Execution Soft Skills Leadership Negotiation Interpersonal Communication Meeting Facilitation Conflict Resolution Certifications & Qualifications PMP Certification Industry Keywords Clinical Operations Clinical Trial Execution Governance Management Matrix Team Environment Operational Goals #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor