Project Manager R&D

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 the Clinical Drug Development and Life Cycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Under the functional coordination and supervision of a Senior Project Manager, execute the 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 insight 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 level of understanding of the basics of Clinical development across clinical 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, coupled 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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