Project Manager R&D

Overview

The candidate will work in close collaboration with the Head of PPMO, the Senior PMs, and the other members of the PPMO team to manage R&D projects of multiple levels of complexity, from early (IND ready to Ph1-2) to later stages (Ph3 and beyond) of Clinical Drug Development and Life Cycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Under the functional coordination and supervision of a Senior Project Manager, execute programs towards predefined objectives, activities, budget, and schedule.
• Establish and maintain project and operational documentation (Agenda, Meeting Minutes, Gantt Chart, Project Trackers, Stakeholder Chart, Risk Management Tool, communication grid, etc.).
• Arrange and facilitate meetings.
• Support the budgeting process and monitor budget utilization towards plan execution.
• Monitor progress of activities and results.
• Consolidate information and provide timely insights and reports.
• Identify/anticipate issues and roadblocks to propose contingency/mitigation plans to the Senior Project Manager for approval.
• Ensure project activities are run according to the established R&D project governance.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Project Managers, fostering a safe, professional, and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across all stakeholders, empowering asset development teams with the information needed to excel in their roles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree / PhD in scientific disciplines, coupled with experience in oncology development.
• Ability to understand and integrate/manage data from various sources in the context of clinical trials in Oncology.
• Good understanding of the basics of Clinical development across stages and Life Cycle Management.
• Preferred 5+ years' experience in project management within the pharmaceutical R&D industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects.
• Familiarity with agile development methodology, coupled with the ability to thrive in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Preferred Project Management certification and experience working within a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

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