Head of Project Management

Precision Medicine Program ManagerIn this vital role within the Precision Medicine Unit, the Precision Medicine Program Manager (PM) works closely with the Precision Medicine Leads (PMLs) and Global Biomarker Leads (GBLs) to advance the development and execution of Precision Medicine plans. Additionally, you will partner with cross functional senior stakeholders and teams across Research & Development to track and manage the development of translational and reverse translational strategies.$Responsibilities:Serve as the main collaborator of the PMed Teams by supporting the strategic planning, monitor the execution of high quality, integrated cross-functional PMed Plans in support of the overall asset strategy & value.Manage research collaborations and reverse translational initiatives in collaboration with the research and development organization along with any external collaborators identified.Responsible for developing the PMED budget for each program and monitoring team expenses to ensure alignment with financial goals.Work closely with the Head of PMO Team to escalate any risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.Serve as single point of contact for operationalizing biomarker strategy, facilitating with other cross functional stakeholders like biospecimen management, data management, vendor management etc., Apply PM best practices in the planning, development, initiation, execution, QA/QC, and closing of projects while driving trade-off / decision making to ensure flawless executionSupport content creation with PML and Head of PMO in preparation to cross-functional meetings, such as technical reviews, Portal Reviews, Governances, etc.Serve as an integrator to the Product Teams/Clinical Study Teams while ensuring connectivity with (inputs to/from) research leadership, early clinical and platform functionsDrive risk management and effective communication plans, to include asset-wide impactsConduct critical path analysis (challenging assumptions, hold cross-functional team members accountable); quickly escalate changes to planAbility to lead cross functional teams and pivot quickly with changes in scientific or strategic assumptions based on internal / external data impacting the programMeeting effectiveness, MS Teams/Smartsheet maintenance, proper and timely escalation of issues to Head of Discovery Biomarkers and PMOBasic Qualifications:PhD and/or Master's degree and 2 years of relevant PM experience ORBachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant PM experience ORAssociate's degree and 6 years of relevant PM experiencePreferred Qualifications:Technical / scientific background with 6+ years industry and/or academic experiencePrior pharma / consulting and/or drug development experience, specifically in research & clinical developmentProgram and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment, operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to planEmotional intelligence skills including influencing without authority and navigating within a matrix environment.Experience using Project Management and AI/ML tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical IndustryHighly experienced on MS Suite tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and project management software such as Smartsheet, Planisware, SharePoint, etc.Finance and budget management experienceBusiness process and systems management, Project planning and management (PMP preferred)Knowledge of SOPs, good clinical practices and regulatory requirementsProven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional matrix environmentExceptional leadership and team management skillsTop 3 Must Have Skill Sets:Clinical development and scientific foundation:Strong clinical operations experience within biotech/pharma, supported by a scientific background. Able to understand biomarker, translational, and clinical-development activities and translate scientific strategy into practical execution plans.Proactive program management and execution:Highly motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates a "can-do" mindset, takes ownership of complex or unfamiliar work, anticipates risks, and drives timelines, deliverables, budgets, and follow-up actions to completion.Comfortable influencing without direct authority, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and adapting quickly as program priorities or scientific assumptions evolve.Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.