Lead the operations of the SMA PDC supporting the Rare Disease Franchise including create, track, and update monthly PDC Dashboards, Action Log and Risk Registry
Drive program goal planning and execution including identification of key strategic issues and decisions
Manage team agendas and meetings in collaboration with PDC Leads
Support the PDC teams in preparation for successful launches of our asset and development of strategies for maximizing the portfolio in the short and long term
Support the PDC lead and co-lead in the process for the development of an integrated disease area strategic plan for assets through advancement of the asset in close collaboration with the PDC lead
Be responsible for issue identification, resolution, and escalation
Drive scenario planning to inform current and upcoming actions and to communicate with internal stakeholders
Ensure engagement from cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, PO&T/Manufacturing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, R&D, and Medical to ensure alignment, and facilitate communication across company
may lead additional cross-functional workstreams across multiple disease areas as needed to support the team
Supports the PDC lead in the creation of a high performing team, including measurement of PDC team health, after-action reviews, ensuring diversity of thought in problem solving, driving meeting hygiene, optimizing team processes and decision making

Bachelor's Degree Required; MBA Preferred
7+ years’ experience in drug development and commercialization with exceptional business acumen and executive, general management perspective
Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, problem-solving mindset
Ability to rapidly identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and influence & motivate cross-functional teams
Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels
Experience establishing and managing highly effective external collaborations, including familiarity with contractual, financial and compliance considerations
Very Strong project leadership (scoping project goals, stakeholder planning, etc.) and project management skills required
Prior experience working within a Product Development & Commercialization, Global Medicines & Commercialization, or cross functional R&D team is preferred

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short
and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation

Associate Program Director – Rare Disease

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