Head of PMO

Lock Search Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Head of PMO to oversee project management and operational activities for new product launches and supplier transitions. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and at least 15 years of leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry. Strong technical and interpersonal skills are essential. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in product launches within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong business acumen and multidisciplinary team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a competent team for NPL & ST.
• Provide strategic input and collaborate across leadership teams.
• Manage NPL and ST operations from signature to commercialization.
• Deliver NPL and ST projects on time and on budget.
• Implement tracking, reporting, budgets, and KPIs for projects.
• Prepare and present performance reports to leadership.
• Champion departmental culture aligned with corporate values.
• Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports.

Skills

Strong technical background

Continuous improvement mindset

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

People leadership skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing pharmaceutical organization supporting a robust commercial pipeline, is looking for a Head of PMO.

Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, the Head of PMO is accountable for providing business acumen, project management, technical operations, regulatory, and quality subject matter expertise to deliver the company’s pipeline.

The role is responsible for managing New Product Launch (NPL) and Supplier Transitions (ST) for the commercial portfolio targeted to the Canadian and U.S. markets.

The position requires broad knowledge and extensive experience in leading project management activities while providing functional expertise across all aspects of the product lifecycle, from proof of concept to commercialization. Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively manage and lead a multidisciplinary team are essential to support both project and strategic initiatives, on budget and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong, competent team and organizational structure to deliver industry-leading cycle times and performance for NPL & ST.
• Provide strategic input into the business and collaborate effectively across executive and senior leadership teams to achieve annual and long-term growth objectives.
• Provide oversight of all operational activities for NPL and ST from term sheet signature through commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver NPL and ST on time and on budget once a deal is signed, including Finance, Business Development, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance/Control, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain across all project phases.
• Develop and implement tracking, reporting, budgets, KPIs, and other tools that support on-time and on-budget delivery of projects and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to leadership outlining departmental performance against goals and the status and progress of strategic initiatives.
• Establish and champion a departmental culture aligned with corporate values that encourages entrepreneurship, candor, communication, and collaboration.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to direct reports and extended teams; champion the annual performance planning cycle, establish development plans for key personnel, and build succession plans for all critical roles.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in product launches and stakeholder management within the generic and/or biosimilar pharmaceutical industry.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong technical background with a self-starter and results-oriented mindset.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Acts as an agent of change and constructively challenges organizational or individual practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English); an active listener comfortable in a leadership capacity and able to communicate ideas in an objective, collaborative manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong people leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Thank you in advance for your interest; only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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