General Description:

• Lead a program management team for oncology drug development and product lifecycle management.

• Develop program managers to lead global product development strategies.

• Establish clear processes for team management and communication.

• Drive strategic team decision-making and delivery of team goals and objectives.

• Lead process improvement initiatives and optimize team efficiency, quality and performance.

• Collaborate with teams to deliver on commitments to the organization and to patients.

Essential Functions of the job:

Manage, mentor and develop a team of program managers who:

• Plan and execute projects in accordance with the global development strategy;

• Facilitate alignment with key stakeholders and ensure communication across project teams;

• Develop, validate, and maintain project schedules within the enterprise project system;

• Plan, track, and manage project milestones, dependencies, and critical path;

• Lead and facilitate team planning sessions: develop team charter, define project scope, and ensure global cross-functional alignment;

• Implement good project and risk management practices;

• Manage process for project budget governance and oversight;

• Liaise with internal and external collaborators to deliver high quality work product, presentations, etc.;

• Provide internal project management support to core and sub teams, as necessary;

• Coordinate team meeting schedules, prepare agendas and minutes, track action items and progress reports according to project management best practices.

Drive consistent approaches for program management and other PPM initiatives:

• Lead process improvement initiatives, e.g., budget change control, program management dashboards and reports, risk management, etc.;

• Assume additional responsibilities and leadership that are commensurate with experience and expertise such as independently providing alliance management for drug development partners, independently leading oversight steering committees.

Education:

• BA/BS Degree required; Advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree with 14 plus years of experience in a drug development, consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry OR an MA/MS/MBA with 10 plus years of experience in a drug development, consulting, pharmaceuitical or biotechnology industry OR a PhD/PharmD/PhD with 8 plus years of experience in a drug development, consulting, pharmaceuitical or biotechnology industry.

• 5 plus years in leadership roles as leader in a multicultural & international (global) portfolio environment is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor oncology program management team.

Computer Skills:

• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.

Other Qualifications:

• PMP certification a plus.

Travel:

• As Needed

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.