Associate Director, VIPM: Lead Cross-Functional Drug Projects

MSD; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MSD is seeking an experienced VIPM Associate Director to drive value & implementation initiatives across therapeutic areas. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape comprehensive project plans, and influence through collaboration to advance development programs.

Based in a hybrid environment with global collaboration, you will mentor project management staff, contribute to business process improvements, and ensure effective execution using enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or applied discipline.
• Minimum of five years of project management experience in pharma/biotech preferred.
• PMIS familiarity and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Value and Implementation projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead by influence to develop strategies and integrated project plans.
• Create and maintain enterprise project information and risk management.
• Mentor Senior Specialist project managers and share best practices.
• Drive process improvements and organizational alignment.

Skills

Adaptability

Biostatistics

Business Processes

Process Improvements

Change Management

Clinical Research

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drug Development

Multiple Therapeutic Areas

Outcomes Research

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMIS

Job description

MSD is seeking an experienced VIPM Associate Director to drive value & implementation initiatives across therapeutic areas. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape comprehensive project plans, and influence through collaboration to advance development programs.

Based in a hybrid environment with global collaboration, you will mentor project management staff, contribute to business process improvements, and ensure effective execution using enterprise systems.