Global PM Lead, Orexin Development Programs

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching program

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, seeks an Associate Director, Program Management – Orexin Development Programs to manage early-stage global Orexin development programs and report to the Executive Director, Global Team Leader.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, maintaining integrated program plans and budgets, and supporting regulatory interactions and governance materials. Based in the US with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project teams through IND-enabling activities, pre-IND meetings, IND submissions, and Phase 1 development.
• Expertise in drug development and registration, including early and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and regulatory interactions, submissions/reviews globally.
• PMP certification is highly desired and project management software proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GTL to manage cross-functional matrix development teams and sub-teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed, integrated program Gantt charts and provide executive-ready summaries.
• Identify interdependencies, critical path, and at-risk activities for scenario planning and risk management.
• Create dashboards to communicate status and track progress.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with agendas, minutes, and follow-up items.
• Maintain issue logs and risk registers and manage budget with Finance.
• Coordinate with external vendors and integrate deliverables into the program plan.
• Support governance and executive presentations; assist with regulatory submission preparation.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

PMP certification

Smartsheet

Budgeting

Regulatory submissions

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical/Biotech field or related

MS/MBA in related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, seeks an Associate Director, Program Management – Orexin Development Programs to manage early-stage global Orexin development programs and report to the Executive Director, Global Team Leader.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, maintaining integrated program plans and budgets, and supporting regulatory interactions and governance materials. Based in the US with occasional travel.