Associate Director, Project Management

Sobi is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to rare diseases, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Project Management. This role will provide hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful, on-time launch of commercial products, managing integrated project plans and mitigating risks inherent in rare disease commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Launch Execution: Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables
• Cross-functional Leadership: Assist in the coordination of a diverse, cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs
• Project Planning & Management: Construct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet)
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication of project status, challenges, and achievements to all stakeholders, including senior leadership, tailoring the message to the audience
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management
• Proven track record of successful contributions in the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products
• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Strong facilitation presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams without direct authority
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information clearly for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) preferred
• Consulting experience (with pharmaceutical launch engagements) a plus
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is a plus