Director, Program Management

Description

You will oversee the full delivery of assigned manufacturing and capital programs within the Engineering organization, keeping work on schedule and within approved budgets.

The role leads a cross-functional team and requires you to work on your own initiative as well as guide others as an active, hands-on team leader.

The company develops medicines in immunology, oncology and neuroscience, and also offers aesthetics products.

Responsibilities

• Direct several cross-functional teams through complex programs, owning strategy, delivery and budget.
• Set program strategy and timelines, and specify the technical and regulatory requirements needed for approvals.
• Assess contingency plans and risk mitigation approaches.
• Keep communication clear within the team and with senior leader stakeholders.
• Run team discussions that resolve issues and keep everyone aligned through execution.
• Set budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules against the financial calendar.
• Share program requirements, priorities and decisions consistently and clearly.
• Help the team settle conflicts and get past indecision, and escalate when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
• Preferred: MBA.
• Required: strong working knowledge of GMP manufacturing, supply chain, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Proven planning and project management skills on large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Plus: PMP certification.
• 10+ years of industry experience, including 5 or more years in program management.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation and people skills.
• Experience working in global, multicultural settings.
• Track record of resolving conflicts across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
• Ability to grasp the technical side of complex systems and lead detailed technical discussions during critical problem solving.

Conditions

The pay range below is the base pay the company in good faith expects to pay for this role at posting, based on its job grade, where pay disclosure laws under state or local law apply.

Actual pay within that range depends on factors including geographic location, and the company may pay more or less than the range, which may change over time.

Bonuses, commissions, incentives, benefits and other compensation are at the company's sole discretion until paid and may be changed in line with applicable law.

Open only to applicants in the US and Puerto Rico.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants regardless of veteran or disability status.

Benefits

• A full benefits package covering paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave), medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) for eligible employees.
• The role is eligible for long-term incentive programs.