Sr. Director, Program Management Team Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in United States is seeking a Senior Director, Program Management Team Leader to oversee global development portfolio strategy and execution within the Innovative Medicine division.

The role requires strategic leadership of the PM group, partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving portfolio value and risk mitigation across the product lifecycle. Travel up to 10% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific discipline required.
• 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with 8–10 years of people management.
• Expert knowledge of drug development processes across the product lifecycle.
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management.
• Proven leadership in complex, matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Program Management group.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize compound development strategies.
• Drive portfolio value and risk mitigation.
• Lead resource planning, talent development, and ensure team capabilities meet organizational needs, fostering collaboration across R&D functions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Project management

Leadership

Drug development knowledge

Matrix leadership

Education

BS in a scientific discipline

MBA/PhD/MD preferred

Job description

Role

Senior Director, Program Management Team Leader overseeing global development portfolio strategy and execution within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division.

Responsibilities

• provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Program Management group
• partner with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize compound development strategies
• drive portfolio value and risk mitigation
• Lead resource planning, talent development, and ensure team capabilities meet organizational needs, fostering collaboration across R&D functions.

Requirements

• BS in a scientific discipline;
• 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 8-10 years of people management;
• expert knowledge of drug development processes across the product lifecycle;
• proficiency in project and portfolio management;
• proven leadership in complex, matrix environments.

Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees (MBA, PhD, MD), experience leading through change, stakeholder influence, and innovation in project management practices.

High-value specifics

• leadership scope encompasses global R&D programs, with responsibilities spanning portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and talent development; travel up to 10%.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and driving operational excellence in biotech and pharmaceutical development.