Global Program Director

Azuritypharmaceuticals; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Program Director – Enablement to drive high‑quality, global cross‑functional project plans for products, and to lead launch readiness activities across the pipeline and inline products. The role partners with the CSO/CMO and senior leaders, reporting to the VP of EPMO, to enable successful development and commercialization strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of pharma experience, strong PM capabilities, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Ability to interact widely and effectively within the company across departments and management levels.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives cross-functional, global program plans aligned to the program strategy.
• Leads launch readiness activities and coordinates drug development and commercialization efforts.
• Partners with CSO/CMO and VPs to ensure program execution and strategic alignment.
• Manages risk, issues, decisions, and action items across launch teams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Launch readiness

Risk management

PM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences/Pharma)

Job description

About Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late‑stage pipeline. The company’s patient‑centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro‑intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

Role Overview

The Global Program Director – Enablement will drive the development, creation, and implementation of high‑quality, global, coordinated cross‑functional project plans for products in accordance with the program strategy. In addition, this role may be asked to lead and/or participate in special department, cross‑functional, or team projects. The individual will be a business partner to the Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer and will work closely with the VPs of Franchise Portfolio Management, Medical Strategists, and Commercial Brand Executives. The role will lead cross‑functional launch readiness activities and support drug development and commercialization activities of pipeline or inline products. This person will report to the Vice President of the Enterprise Performance Management Office (EPMO).

Principal Responsibilities

• Serves as a business partner to Enablement function ELT members (Chief Scientific Officer & Chief Medical Officer), driving accountability through the organization to Azurity’s Management System
• Partner with functional leads to develop high‑quality, integrated, cross‑functional plans aligned with the overall program strategy (product lifecycle and other strategic projects)
• Ensure cross‑functional alignment and accountability
• Manage Launch Readiness projects to achieve intended targets, including leading the project team, updating R&D management on project status, ensuring up‑to‑date project data, and guiding projects through Stage Gate reviews
• Document issues, decisions and action items of Launch Readiness Teams and ad hoc project team meetings
• Conduct risk management, scenario planning and develop contingency and/or risk mitigation plans
• Develop and direct operational activities and strategic planning to meet organizational goals
• Drive continuous improvement in process
• Integrate licensed/acquired products into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process
• Maintain documentation repository across stage gates

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company
• Outstanding project management capability, with Project Management certification preferred
• Ability to interact widely and effectively within the company across departments and management levels

All Below Are Required

• Demonstrated:
  • adaptability within a fast‑paced environment o excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
  • eagerness to learn o strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • well‑developed sense of responsibility
  • forward thinking

Physical & Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand‑held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales – In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more – even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: Sales Only – We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well‑being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work‑life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.