Business Development Senior Manager (Ethical)- Project Management

PT Darya Varia Laboratoria, Tbk; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 250.000.000 - 350.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Indonesia is seeking a Senior Manager for Project Management. The role involves strategic leadership and oversight of New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years in pharmaceutical project management, a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, and strong leadership skills. This role promises a significant impact on the company's innovation pipeline.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in pharmaceutical Project Management or technical project leadership.
• Experience leading complex, multi-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of NPD processes and regulatory pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and execution of New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Oversee vendor coordination and risk management for BE studies.
• Ensure operational and regulatory readiness for product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Business Development Senior Manager (Ethical)- Project Management

The Senior Manager – Project Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and end-to-end oversight for all New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle projects under PHG Innovations. This role ensures operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and timely delivery of PHG’s innovation pipeline, which includes high-complexity pharmaceutical projects (BE studies, patent-sensitive products, medical devices, biological products, advanced therapy projects and technology collaborations)

The Senior Manager leads the entire Project Management function, supervises Project Management Managers and Associates, and plays a critical role in strengthening project governance, enabling operational excellence, and providing strategic support to the PHG Innovations Head.

Job Functions

1. Strategic Project Leadership & Cross-Functional

• Lead the overall governance and execution of PHG NPD and existing product projects.
• Ensure alignment with PHG Innovations’ strategic priorities and corporate growth targets.
• Provide high-level problem-solving and risk mitigation across all projects.
• Drive collaboration among R&D, QA/QC, RA, Medical, SCM, Production, Marketing, and Finance.
• Lead steering discussions and elevate issues to ensure timely decisions and project continuity.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory timelines, and company standards.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders across the matrix organization.

2. Technical Project Oversight & Project Governance

• Oversee BE study strategy, vendor coordination, protocol alignment, and risk management.
• Review and guide patent assessments, IP risk analysis, and regulatory readiness.
• Supervise complex or high-impact projects including technology transfers.
• Establish and enhance project governance frameworks, systems, dashboards, and trackers.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, interdependency management, and budget guidance.
• Ensure alignment between Project Management and Portfolio Management on project & product planning.
• Report progress, risks, and escalations to the PHG Innovations Head.

3. Launch Readiness

• Oversee full launch preparation across functions to ensure operational, supply, and regulatory readiness.
• Resolve critical launch issues and ensure high-quality execution. Ensure all project documentation and compliance steps are completed before launch.

4. People Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor Project Management Managers and Associates, ensuring capability growth and succession readiness.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative Project Management team with strong ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and proactive problem-solving.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team.

5. Strategic Contribution to PHG Innovations

• Support the PHG Innovations Head by providing high-level project insights, risk forecasts, resource needs, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to corporate discussions on new business expansions, new partnership models, and innovation acceleration initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacist).
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including product development and commercialization processes.
• Advanced training/certifications in Project Management (PMP) strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years in pharmaceutical Project Management, NPD, or technical project leadership.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-functional projects (BE studies, regulatory, launch readiness).
• Experience supervising managers or multi-level teams in a matrix environment.
• Exposure to technology transfers, or cross-border projects is an advantage.

Technical & Industry Expertise

• Strong understanding of NPD processes, regulatory pathways, BE study requirements, QA/QC, manufacturing, and patent-related assessments.
• Familiarity with biological products, combination products, technology transfer projects or advanced therapy projects is an advantage.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and disciplined execution.
• Strong strategic thinking with capability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in English; strong command of project management tools and Microsoft Office.