Senior Associate Director, Biopharma Project Management

SK Life Science; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Life Science in Paramus, NJ seeks an Associate Director/Director, Project Management to lead cross-functional Asset Teams, ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, risks and milestones, and partner with Asset Team Leaders to drive execution.

The role requires 7–10+ years in pharma project management, knowledge of IND/CTA/NDA submissions, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; will oversee budgets and PM tooling like Smartsheet and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.
• 7–10+ years of project management experience in pharma/biotech.
• Drug development knowledge across functional areas and regulatory standards.
• Experience with IND/CTA/NDA/BLA submissions and asset strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Asset Teams in partnership with the Asset Team Leader.
• Provide direct PM support for cross-functional Asset Team activities.
• Partner with Finance for budget oversight and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain integrated project timelines and risk logs.
• Coordinate Asset Team meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Drive alignment and accountability to achieve milestones across teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budgeting & financial oversight

Timeline & risk management

Communication

Multitasking & adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

PMI PMP Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

SK Life Science in Paramus, NJ seeks an Associate Director/Director, Project Management to lead cross-functional Asset Teams, ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, risks and milestones, and partner with Asset Team Leaders to drive execution.

The role requires 7–10+ years in pharma project management, knowledge of IND/CTA/NDA submissions, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; will oversee budgets and PM tooling like Smartsheet and