Objective

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination across functional areas to drive integrated delivery of drug development projects.
• Actively and effectively manage the delivery of project goals in accordance with the program strategy (i.e., management of integration, scope, timeline, cost, quality, resources, communications, and risks).
• Develop and manage detailed project timeline with a clear understanding of dependencies and critical path.
• Partner with the team to proactively identify and document risks and issues within the project; work with the team to devise and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Monitor project progress and recommend/make adjustments as needed to reach key milestones.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders, including the leadership team, about project status, risks/issues, budget and required adjustments.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare minutes for select meetings, and track action items and decisions.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the best practices of project/program management to support the evolution of operations.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (production, quality, finance).

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school graduation required; bachelor's or advanced degree preferred and Project Management Certification (PMP) a plus.
• Practical or curriculum-based experience in basic project management techniques and software applications.
• 7 years leading projects in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industries.
• Experience working within a functional area such as clinical, preclinical, CMC or regulatory affairs would be considered beneficial, as well as each drug development phase.
• Experience with MS Office Suite required.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• Ability to convey complex ideas in a simple manner to management and customers.
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific or technical information.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, able to work under strict timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with judgment in method development/transfer processes.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary groups and lead decision-making discussions.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated record of high productivity and results.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Work Environment

• Must be willing to work in a facility producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8 hours a day while performing duties.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.