Associate Director, R&D Project Manager

CSL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL seeks an Associate Director, Project Management to lead global, cross-functional R&D projects. The role reports to the TA Portfolio Delivery Lead and is based in King of Prussia, PA or Maidenhead, UK with a hybrid onsite schedule.

You will partner with project leaders to drive strategy, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder reporting. You will mentor junior staff and oversee development teams across drug research, development and manufacturing processes to meet business objectives on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years' experience as project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance.
• Define strategy and operational tactics with the project leader.
• Manage budgets, resources, timelines, scope, and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

CSL is transforming its R&D organization to accelerate innovation and create greater impact for patients. With a streamlined, project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we're building a future-ready team that excels in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Could you be our next Associate Director, Project Management? The job is in our King of Prussia, PA or Maidenhead UK office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. You will report to TA Portfolio Delivery Lead.

Position Description:

Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio.

• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
• Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
• Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
• Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.
• Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years' experience as project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment, in-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.