Partners with Project Team members to create a fully integrated strategic and operational plan aligned with the program strategy and company vision
Supports with scenario planning and tracking and mitigating risks to program plans
Tracks activities to ensure project execution consistent with the integrated development plan, to budget, scope and timing; maintains documents to track and report on progress to management and relevant stakeholders
Represents the Project Team at governance meetings
Directs preparation of presentation materials with the Project Team
Documents meeting discussion and outcomes with clear and concise minutes
Ensures timely, open and effective communication of emerging information and decisions to all relevant stakeholders
Handles Project Team meetings and ad hoc meetings, including Agenda preparation, Minute-taking and communication of decisions
May provide PM support for the planning and preparation of documents to a quality standard required for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions
Ensures operational excellence in all processes in support of the business

Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in a health related discipline or equal by experience
At least 10 years of drug development experience in different phases of development, in different disease areas
At least 5 years of Project/Program Management experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech environment
Strong leadership skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong project management skills (PMP certification is an advantage)
Comprehensive therapeutic area knowledge, clinical development guidelines and directives and regulatory guidelines
Expert knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)
Technical and systems competency, such as effective use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong financial acumen with an in-depth of knowledge and practical application of budgeting, forecasting and resource management

Senior Project Manager – FSP, Drug Development

Key skills