Product Development Mgr

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. in Warren, NJ is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of product development projects (2–3 at a time).

You will coordinate timelines, resources, budgets, and risks with executive management. You will drive the product development process, manage cross-functional teams across clinical, regulatory, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functions, and serve as the lead representative on external pipeline projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience managing product development projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Bachelor's degree in science or business.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional management skills.
• Ability to balance heavy workload and multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset and coordination across functions.

Responsibilities

• Leads the company to success on an assigned portfolio of product development projects.
• Develops and owns a comprehensive product development plan with timelines, resources, budget, and risks.
• Identifies project risks and manages mitigation strategies.
• Leads the Product Development Process for all assigned projects ensuring proper checklists and stage gates.
• Works cross-functionally to align timelines and goals across clinical, regulatory, engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams.
• Acts as lead representative on external pipeline projects overseeing resources and progress.
• Facilitates communication and timely decision making on projects.
• Assesses ROI with Commercial, Finance and Executive Leadership on a regular basis.
• Provides basic project management administration: resource tracking, notes, timelines, and data management.
• Improves the product development process within Aquestive.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional management

Project prioritization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or business

Job description

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. | Corporate Office
30 Technology Dr
Warren, NJ 07059, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading and project managing the progress of an assigned portfolio of product development projects (typically 2-3 at any one time). Accountable for the efficient and effective use of company resources towards the successful completion of product development milestones. Requires leadership, tenacity, critical thinking and the ability to build internal and external alliances. Also requires a balance of leadership capabilities, organizational skills, and a "can do" attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the company to success on an assigned portfolio of product development projects.
• Develops and owns a comprehensive product development plan (including timelines, resources need, budget, and risks) in conjunction with executive management for each assigned product.
• Identifies projects risks and formally measures, communicates and manages the risks and associated mitigation strategies.
• Leads the Aquestive Product Development Process (PDP) for all assigned projects ensuring use of checklists, documentation, and appropriate stage gate/milestone review are conducted.
• Works on a cross-functional basis to ensure company alignment behind product development timelines and goals (internal development activities, clinical requirements, regulatory requirements, engineering & manufacturing requirements, and commercial & marketing requirements).
• Acts as Aquestive’s lead representative on external pipeline projects; ensures external pipeline projects are properly managed, resourced, and progressed.
• Facilitates active communication and timely decision making with regards to projects.
• Works with Commercial, Finance, and the Executive Leadership Team to continually assess the return on investment (ROI) for each product.
• Provides basic project management administration to assigned products (resource tracking, meeting notes, timeline development and publication, and project data maintenance).
• Works as an integral member of the Product Development team to improve the product development process within Aquestive.
• Manages the internal Aquestive environment, maintaining flexibility in approach while working to achieve project goals and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or business discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in managing product development projects in the pharmaceutical industry; the successful candidate must be able to provide a proven track record of project management results.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional management skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize heavy workload and multiple projects/tasks in a fast- paced environment.
• Ability to drive and manage project strategy while focusing on tactical deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong computer skills.
• Strong collaborative mind set and skills.
• Ensures effective coordination of multiple tasks across all functions.
• Participates in regular meetings with Senior Leadership to review project status, risks, strategy, and deliverables.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of Aquestive’s employment process, final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing. Please Note: Aquestive is a drug-free workplace and has a drug free workplace policy in place.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected salary range: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00/year

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