Snr Associate/Manager - External R&D, Clinical Project Manager

Eli Lilly and Company; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare firm in Cork is seeking a Pharmaceutical Project Manager to lead operational drug development initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong emphasis on project management and cross-functional teamwork. The role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Healthcare benefits

Pension and life assurance

Subsidised canteen

Onsite gym

Travel subsidies

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated scientific and technical leadership in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and lead cross-functional team meetings.
• Monitor and prioritize program risks and initiate contingency plans.
• Ensure change management processes are in place for projects.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Four-year degree in a health-related, scientific or engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

PRISM

PowerBI

SmartSheet

Job description

Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first and seek individuals determined to make life better for people around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. The Cork campus offers a premium workspace with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and wellbeing initiatives are part of the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with pillars focusing on EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and Gender Inclusion. EnAble partners with the Access Lilly initiative to promote an accessible and inclusive environment for all.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

Organization Overview:

The ExploR&D Pharmaceutical Project Manager (PPM) will provide operational drug development leadership across the External Innovation R&D portfolio. This includes partnering with ExploR&D Program Leads to ensure implementation readiness, program oversight and support for external partnerships for collaboration projects including both clinical and preclinical deliverables. As necessary, this role will liaise with ExploR&D Business Development and Discovery Program Leads to enable seamless program transitions.

Responsibilities

Facilitating and Supporting ExploR&D Collaboration Portfolio Delivery

Support ExploR&D Program Leads through planning, execution and oversight including identification and removal of internal barriers for scientific teams and external partners:

• Plan, direct and lead cross-functional team meetings including agendas, minutes and necessary follow-up actions.
• Communicate with external partners to drive alignment and action items to progress program deliverables.
• Provide quality and timely content (i.e. agendas, meeting minutes) by partnering with ExploR&D Program Lead and functional team members while leveraging project management tools (e.g., PRISM, SmartSheet, PowerBI, internal financial systems) and ensuring all team members have appropriate access to information.
• Monitor and prioritize program risks, contribute to mitigation strategies and initiate contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure change management processes are in place to manage the project and reconcile with project commitments made with partner on scope, cost, schedule, and value.
• Develop integrated project plans aligned with the obligations of the collaboration agreements and oversee delivery of project milestones.
• Monitor programs and milestones to ensure achievement of key project deliverables in alignment with the integrated development project plan and in compliance with quality standards.
• Drive financial accounting (direct and indirect) across programs, providing internal reports (actual vs. planned), lead discrepancy resolution, and partner with finance to ensure accuracy of partner invoicing as needed.

• Lead cross-functional workstreams to deliver on project commitments
• Execute with proficiency in self-management and organizational skills; able to self-manage time and workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; develop effective teamwork between team members and external partners with diverse styles.
• Exhibit curiosity and creative problem solving.

Application/Improvement of Processes (Shared Learning)

• Leads through shared learning, process improvement, and identification of special/complex needs
• Share learnings and retrospectively review lessons learned
• Bring forward areas for continual process improvement to increase efficiency and success. Liaise with PMO, RMF and POBP teams to identify, share, and incorporate best practices into future processes, tools and training to support External and Internal R&D

People

• Consistently demonstrate the four Team Lilly behaviors of Include, Innovate, Accelerate and Deliver
• Contribute to the development of others by coaching and providing feedback to coworkers

Basic Requirements

• Four-year degree preferably in a health-related, scientific or engineering field
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, or project management and/or product development

Additional Preferences

• Higher degrees or certifications (e.g. MS, MBA, Master’s degree in Project Management or PMP)
• Demonstrated scientific and technical leadership in cross functional environment
• Knowledge of the external environment, including VC and biotech landscape
• Knowledge of or previous experience with drug development processes and application of project management tools and processes in cross-functional settings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project (or related tools) and capable of maintaining appropriate project documentation

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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