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Drug Development Program Manager

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company
Princeton, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Our client is in immediate need of a Program Manager to serve as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), driving cross-functional planning, execution, and risk management across one or more development assets and indications. This consultant will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated development plans, ensuring alignment across functional teams, and helping guide programs from early clinical development through commercialization.


Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Global Program Lead (GPL) to develop and execute integrated development strategies and target product profiles.
  • Lead cross-functional planning and execution across clinical, regulatory, CMC, nonclinical, and commercial functions.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project timelines, scenario plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitate governance, decision-making, and team alignment to ensure achievement of key program milestones.
  • Lead program-level risk management activities and ensure timely escalation of critical risks.
  • Monitor program budget and resource requirements and support annual planning processes.
  • Drive cross-functional communication and stakeholder management across global teams.
  • Present program updates, recommendations, and strategic considerations to senior leadership and governance committees.


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, PhD); PMP certification is a plus.
  • 10 years of drug development program/project management experience.
  • Experience supporting programs from early clinical development through commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of global drug development processes, including regulatory submissions and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated success leading highly visible, cross-functional development programs.
  • Proven matrix leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong expertise in program planning, risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Neuroscience drug development experience.
  • Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA, BLA, MAA, etc.).
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD).
  • PMP certification.

Salary : $85 - $98

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