Director, Program Management Office, Global Medical Affairs (ex-China)

General Description:

The Director in the Global Medical Affairs Program Management Office (GMA PMO) will serve as a Franchise Program Manager for the Global and US Medical Teams of Hematology, partnering with the Hematology Medical Directors and Franchise Lead on all aspects of medical strategy development and execution within the therapeutic franchise.

The Director will be accountable for managing a truly global cross-regional and cross-functional medical team with members from North America, Europe, APAC and New Markets. Working closely with key cross-functional partners in Clinical Development and Commercial, the Director will facilitate the delivery of Global and US Medical Plans, which describe the medical strategy and tactics for Hematology and are closely aligned with the Clinical Development Plans and Brand Plans.

The Director will ensure the delivery of results on-time and within-budget, while driving effective communication within the team and to key stakeholders. As an integral member of the growing PMO, the Director will also lead other projects and initiatives outside of the Global Medical Team, driving development and optimization of processes across all functions in GMA, including Business Intelligence initiatives which strive to ensure performance-driven metrics are employed to drive and measure sustained value to the organization.

The ideal candidate will see themselves as a change agent for the organization, partnering with leadership to develop strategy while being able to successfully execute. A problem solver who is able to multi-task and prioritize effectively, this candidate will be able to keep the big picture in mind even as they support day-to-day tactics. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and have exceptional skills organizing and synthesizing information. Additionally, the candidate should thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and demonstrate a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.

This position will report to the Executive Director, GMA PMO.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Partnering with Global Medical Team members and regional/local medical teams, the Director will be responsible for developing and managing execution on Global and US Medical Strategy and Plans for Hematology

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical/functional unit plan: strategy, objectives, tactics and relevant clinical, patient, payer, and market landscapes

• Proactively identifies critical milestones, interdependencies, risks and resource constraints that could impact plans/timelines and collaborates with teams to develop appropriate solutions

• Partners with key team members to develop planning assumptions, and proactively address issues that arise

• Effectively manages and/or facilitates various meetings and manages meeting documentation (agendas, minutes, action/decision trackers, etc.)

• Drives use of consistent project management tools and practices

• Partners with non-GMA stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, etc.) to drive execution

• Effectively and quickly establishes rapport with all key internal/external partners and stakeholders and influences without authority

• Works closely with cross-functional teams and other key stakeholders to ensure the appropriate cross-functional representation on each team

• Optimizes communication within and between teams, in and outside of meetings, and at varying organizational levels

• Conducts proactive risk assessment and change control for all assigned projects/programs

• Develops and delivers critical presentations to communicate medical strategy and plans

• Capable of rapidly integrating new information into existing plans

• Creates and maintains project timelines that are critical tools for tracking progress against goals; closely and transparently manages the critical path of projects

• Effectively communicates actions, decisions, timelines, risks and changes to any program strategies or plans

• Supports manager and others by assisting with recruitment, on-boarding and mentoring/training of new or less experienced PMs

• Lead and support continuous improvements efforts in the PMO by sharing best practices, identifying cross-project opportunities/dependencies/efficiencies, assessing key performance metrics and establishing best practices across GMA

• Adept at learning new technologies and platforms

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as US healthcare laws and regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Computer Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams) is required. Proficiency (or familiarity with an ability to learn quickly) in Smartsheet is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Industry experience – A strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and previous drug development experience is required. Drug development experience within Medical Affairs is preferred but acceptable in other functions (e.g., Clinical Development)

• Strategic Thinking – possesses the ability to both see the big picture and drill down on details; think strategically and execute tactical plans

• Meeting Management – excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills

• Project Management – highly proficient at both building and maintaining Gantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing projects

• Problem Solving – A proactive and effective problem solver who works well with others; proven ability to manage complex and challenging situations to drive to clarity

• Business Sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed

• Initiative and Resourcefulness – works independently, anticipates the needs of Global Medical Directors to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and solves problems without needing guidance/direction

• Communication - excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to present key information objectively and in an organized fashion

• Team Player – has a team-oriented approach

• Excellence in Execution – ability to execute accurately and with a sense of urgency; strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Project Management certification is a plus

Travel:

Work-related travel will be less than 10%. Over-time and weekend travel may be required on occasion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.