Director/Sr. Director, Program Management

Stealth BioTherapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Program Manager to support multiple Development teams. This role involves planning and operations, cross-functional collaboration, and managing project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, five years in the bio/pharmaceutical industry, and expertise in project management tools. Experience with FDA regulations and collaborative skills are crucial. Join to drive strategic objectives and contribute to innovative therapeutic solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of three years of experience in program/project management or a related role.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team operational lead for planning and operations.
• Partner with project teams to define strategies and manage project timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings using PM tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

In this newly created position reporting to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, the Program Manager will support multiple Development teams in the Stealth BioTherapeutics portfolio as well as playing a key role in the implementation of project and portfolio reporting tools, portfolio management, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team operational lead with respect to the planning, operations, scenario development, and risk management activities, that are aligned with the company’s strategic, business, and commercial objectives.
• Partner with project team and functional leaders to define project strategies, develop and maintain integrated project plans, and manage teams to meet project timelines and goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings using PM tools and best practices to drive cross-functional communication, timely & effective decision making, and the successful execution of team objectives.
• Build program operational plans. Manage, monitor, and report on project progress, budgets, and resources. Lead risk mitigation activities, identify key decision points, and alternate scenarios.
• Create and maintain program documentation including agenda, minutes, project plans, dashboards, and other reporting tools.
• Partner with finance and legal stakeholders to develop program budgets and contracts.
• Contribute expertise to the continuing development of the program management function to help further the needs of the business.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to speak up appropriately and to raise issues to teams and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting, including demonstrated ability to build trust among team members, influence without authority, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Comprehensive understanding of the drug development lifecycle with demonstrated ability to apply a broad and integrated perspective when planning, problem solving, and assessing impact across functional areas, including the identification of potential issues and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in developing agendas, conducting meetings, drafting meeting minutes, and tracking action items through completion.
• Forward thinking, flexible, proactive, and takes initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in program/project management or a related role.
• Experienceworking collaboratively with cross functions and have a solid understanding of FDA/EMA/MHRA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Proficient in SharePoint, MS Office, and project management software.
• Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Vendor, CRO, and/or partner management experience is a plus.