Global Program Management Lead, N & I, Fertility, CM & E, GH

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage global drug development programs from discovery through lifecycle. You will drive governance, collaborate across functions, and own the integrated plan, including budget and timelines.

This role requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical program management and strategic decision making. The position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful development and lifecycle management of therapies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with 10-15+ years in drug development, including 6+ years in program management.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Masters or PhD) with 7-10+ years in drug development, including 4+ years in program management.
• Strong understanding of drug development process and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead global drug development program teams (early or late stage) per RDG governance.
• Oversee cross-functional program management activities from Exploratory Development to market launch and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with GPH to drive the Integrated Evidence Plan.
• Own the integrated program plan, including budget, timelines, and scenario planning.

Skills

Situational leadership

Influencing without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Masters or PhD) in Life Sciences

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

• Lead global drug development program teams (early or late stage) as per Research and Development Governance (RDG)
• Oversee cross-functional program management activities for Discovery Program Team (DPT) and/or Global Program Team (GPT) from Exploratory Development (ED) to market launch and life-cycle management.
• Collaborate with Global Program Head (GPH) and team members to drive the Integrated Evidence Plan.
• Own the integrated program plan, including budget, timelines, and scenario planning aligned with the High-level Operational Plan.
• Proactively identify and manage program-level risks and decision-making processes at key inflection points.
• Work with GPT members to create high-quality data packages for governance and fast decision-making.
• Shape program strategy and prioritize overall success while considering enterprise operational strategies.
• Manage Program Steering Team (PST) meetings, including agendas, presentations, and follow-up on action items.
• Develop GPT and PST charters to define roles, communication plans, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate information flow within the GPT and align best practices across the organization.
• Oversee internal and external program reporting and communication in collaboration with the GPH.
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement within the GPT.
• Lead the cross-functional Project Management Expert Team to enhance the project management excellence within the GPT.
• Partner with Business Development on licensing opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with strategic alliance partners for jointly developed programs.
• Work closely with Portfolio Management to provide quality data for program evaluation as part of strategic planning.
• Validate and sign-off on program-level financial data for Strategy Development (SD) and forecast cycles.
• Share knowledge and mentor others to enhance Global Program Management performance.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with 10-15+ years in drug development within the global pharmaceutical or related industry, including 6+ years within program management OR Advanced degree (MBA, Masters or PhD) in Life Sciences or related field with 7-10+ years in drug development within the global pharmaceutical or related industry, including 4+ years within program management
• Strong understanding of the drug development process and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced experience in situational leadership, managing cross functional teams and influencing without authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., PMP)
• Ability to resolve complex issues and manage stakeholder interactions independently.
• Proficient in managing program complexity, financial valuations, risk management, and scenario planning.

Location: On-site Billerica, MA

Pay Range for this position: $159,200- $238,800. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!