Global Program Manager - Drug Development

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) seeks an Associate Director, Program Management to co-lead global development programs with GPL and GPM. You will shape cross-functional plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring milestone delivery and portfolio value.

The role requires excellent communication, strategic thinking, and proven leadership of matrix teams across early and late development. A PhD is desirable and PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related field with project/portfolio management exposure.
• Strong leadership of cross-functional matrix teams and governance processes.
• Experience in early/late phase drug development and program strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GPL/GPM to lead GPT sub-teams and drive integrated program plans.
• Coordinate milestone setting, budgeting, resource planning, and scenario planning.
• Facilitate goal setting, tracking, and governance interactions at inflection points.
• Manage GPT sub-teams, ensure risk mitigation, and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

PM Leadership

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Life Sciences desirable

PMP certification desirable

BS/MS in life sciences with 8+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Portfolio management tools

Job description

• Partners with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and Global Project Manager (GPM) to co-lead the strategic and operational planning and decision-making process with a Client Global Program Team (GPT) in early and/or late development.
• The Associate Director PM will provide content expertise to the timing, costs, and resources required for development programs and be able to successfully deliver their program(s) milestones and goals.
• As the strategic partner and operational lead for development and lifecycle management programs, the Associate Director GPM works to ensure that cross-functional teams operate effectively, fostering positive team dynamics and championing Client’ operating model.

Duties/Responsibilities

• The PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and Global Project Manager (GPMT) to lead sub-teams of the Global Program Team (GPT) to drive the development of integrated, efficient, and cross-functional program execution plans.
• Coordinates and plans the activities for the GPT, including milestone setting, budget forecasting, resource planning, scenario planning, and developing an integrated program plan based on cross-functional inputs and assumptions.
• Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process.
• Manages all associated GPT sub-teams and tracking integrated deliverables and preparing the GPT for governance interactions at program inflection points.
• The PM is accountable for integrated cross-functional planning bringing together diverse functional plans and strategies, definition of the program operational strategy, management of timelines, budget, quality, and risk assessment and mitigation.
• The PM works independently to provide best in class operations and project management expertise to drive the GPT and sub-teams toward execution excellence. The PM provides an independent voice to shape the overall project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value.
• At the associate director level, the Project Manager (PM) is accountable for one or more GPTs and associates sub-teams of moderate complexity in the early/late development space and is expected to be autonomous in their day-to-day work. The Project Manager may also serve as part of a PM team supporting workstreams of a large, highly complex late stage GPTs with oversight of a Senior PM.
• Accountable for creating and maintaining a cross-function development plan, timeline and budget for each program and ensuring progress vs. plan.
• Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions including the generation of multiple development scenarios/options as needed, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts (including but not limited to timelines and budget) of strategic decisions.
• Proactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are implemented.
• Accountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner
• With the GPL, works to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team as a unit. Leads creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus on cross-functional input and accountability.
• Develops and coordinates resource and budget planning across functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project and any changes are highlighted appropriately.
• Advises on governance expectations and prepares for key decision point discussions with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous debate.
• For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a key strategic alliance partner.
• Coaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence, accountability, and develops talent pipeline for GPT membership.
• Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function.
• Reporting Relationship.
• Reports into a PM Portfolio Lead (Group Lead) or Director, Program Management

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. In addition, PMP certification is desirable. BS/MS degrees in a scientific discipline in combination with 8+ years of drug development experience will be considered.
• The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry; experience in project/portfolio management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams is a plus.
• Proven track record of planning and managing complex programs in early and/or late phase drug development with solid understanding of disease area and drug development pathway with the ability to facilitate and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Expert understanding of the end-to-end processes in drug development and product value assessment.
• Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead a team of experts and influence without authority.
• Demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams, knows how to work at the strategic level with the GPL and when to delve deeper to resolve issues and challenges.
• Experience with commonly used project management tools including but not limited to Microsoft project.
• Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to audience including senior leaders.
• Guides GPT and manages preparation of high-quality documents and presentations for review at governance committees.
• Ensures appropriate GPT membership during the progression of the program.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations.
• Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and scenario planning.
• Excellent Project Management Skills – drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, (including full professional English proficiency).
• Must be well-organized and have strong attention to detail with an ability to deal with competing priorities; high level of problem-solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value, while maintaining the end-to-end cross-functional view.