DescriptionPosition Summary:The Senior Project Manager will contribute to the asset acquisition, integration and transitional service process by providing project level support to Business Development/Alliance Management within the organization. This position will be integral to ensure the smooth operation and integration of acquired/partnered products and working with the Senior Director, Alliance Management, in organizing and reporting project and integration activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Manage projects across technical functions (Product Development, Analytical Research and Development, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Technical services, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, launch team) across multiple phases, and different disease areas.
- Assure continuous consistency of the operational plan with project strategy.
- Generate and maintain the integrated project plan. Drive option development, including risk analyses, risk mitigation plans, contingencies, identification of opportunities, decision tree generation, and identification of activities on the critical path.
- Utilize project management methodologies and best practices to help the project teams deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Publish timely and detailed meeting minutes from project meetings inclusive of associated timelines and pending action items.
- Ensures execution of all cross-functional project activities.
- Together with the department head, drive and review project documentation for board meetings according to current guidelines.
- Build strong alliances with Project Team Members and guide teams through the team development process
- Serve as neutral facilitator, communicate openly and timely, horizontally and vertically, to achieve transparency of project progress and resolve conflicts in good faith.
- Provides Project Management leadership in the areas of strategy, planning, tracking, risk management, plan execution, problem-solving, and decision making in line with project strategy and team goals.
- Proactively plan the resources required to support portfolio priorities and identify risks at portfolio level.
- Become a subject matter expert in use of the PPM tools, support training of other Project Managers and develop training materials.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience and working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on Commercial Project Management.
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, information technology, or other analytics-related disciplines required.
- Advanced scientific degree (MSc, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
- Excellent oral and written skills are required.
- Excellent interpersonal and information management skills and be comfortable interacting with different functional groups and leaders.
- Expertise in Project Management tools/software (ie. Smartsheet, SharePoint, One Note, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Relevant experience in drug/device development project management.
- Demonstrated experience in leading / managing and driving cross-functional teams.
- Capable of quickly gathering high-level understanding of complex technical, medical, and scientific issues.
- PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
Salary RangeThe expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $120,000 - $151,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.
BenefitsHired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.
Physical RequirementsThis role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.
