Senior Program Manager/Director – Drug Development (Remote- EST, US)

Stage 4 Solutions is a global pharmaceutical client seeking a Senior Program Manager/Director for Drug Development. The role involves managing early and late development stage assets, partnering with the Global Program Lead to execute the Integrated Development Strategy and ensure alignment with the Target Product Profile.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as a strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment
• Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver. Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process
• Leads matrixed PM team members (if assigned) to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems. Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings)
• Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks. Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk management strategies
• Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications. Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval
• Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates
• Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes
• May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
• Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required
• Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio
• Expected to lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working

Requirements:

• 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management
• Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management
• Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility
• Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities
• Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
• Experience in various therapy areas
• Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline
• PMP certification is desirable