Director, Development Project Management – Hybrid

Role Overview

• Line manage Development Project Managers
• Coach more junior staff in the nuances of managing a development project—management of team dynamics, comprehending stages of development and how functional inputs interact to ensure project progression, coaching on Our Company/ our Research & Development Division /GPAM processes, and PM skills
• Lead change by clearly communicating the “what and why,” ensuring understanding and holding staff accountable for adoption; driving innovation by challenging assumptions, experimenting, learning from outcomes, and scaling impactful ideas
• Working with staff to: Align and set individual priorities, establish measurable outcomes, track progress, and assign clear ownership for deliverables
• Objectively and accurately assesses employees' skills, capabilities, and performance in the context of their projects, independently of stakeholder feedback
• Gives timely, specific and appropriate feedback about performance, development needs and development progress; reinforce efforts and progress
• Prepare and participate in Talent Sessions and Calibrations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Eight (8) years of experience in PM or related role/expertise in pharma and/or biotech or related role in product development/pharma/biotech
• Project Management certification / training (PMP) and / or coursework & training in Project Management
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PharmD, Ph.D.) preferred.
• Twelve (12) years of experience preferred, or equivalent combination of advanced education and relevant experience and/or training.
• Six (6) years of experience in direct people management or demonstrated experience building/cultivating talent
• 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
• Proven ability to evaluate, integrate, recommend, contribute to development of conceptual plans for, and guide implementation of, strategic, process, and team improvement and change initiatives cross-functionally.
• High emotional intelligence with strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days