Project Manager R&D

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager, execute programs according to predefined objectives, activities, budget, and schedule.
• Establish and maintain project 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.
• Monitor progress of activities and results.
• Consolidate information and provide timely reports and insights.
• Identify and anticipate issues, proposing contingency and mitigation plans for approval.
• Ensure project activities adhere to established R&D project governance.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Project Managers, fostering a professional, safe, and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, empowering asset development teams with necessary information.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in scientific disciplines, with experience in oncology development.
• Ability to understand and manage data from various sources within clinical trials in Oncology.
• Good understanding of clinical development processes across stages and Life Cycle Management.
• Preferred 5+ years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical R&D industry.
• Proven project management skills.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and working in a matrixed, geographically diverse environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Preferred project management certification and experience in cross-division or enterprise-level projects.

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