Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Job Title:
Portfolio & Program Management Senior Director is a global role within the Portfolio & Program Management (PPM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for championing cross-functional program management excellence to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development, Registration and Commercialization). The incumbent is expected to apply deep subject matter expertise in program management to identify opportunities, shape objectives and drive execution of global strategies for cross-functional drug development teams. This role is a key leadership position providing strategic and operational project management leadership to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Disease Strategy Team (DST).
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational program management leadership to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Disease Strategy Team (DST) and cross-functional teams, directing activities at all stages of the program lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
Drive communication cross-functionally and with senior leaders on integrated program planning topics including timelines, status, risks and interdependencies across a complex portfolio of marketed and pipeline programs.
Proactively identify roadblocks and/or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or project execution and lead the team through scenario planning activities
Partner with governance forums, senior leaders and/or team lead(s) to align strategy, goals and milestones with corporate objectives
Propose innovative approaches, define process improvements and advise leaders on opportunities to optimize program results
Determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution
Oversee completion of program team deliverables and contribute to content development, when appropriate
Establish project team operating norms and measure performance
Apply superior talent development leadership to ensure CF PPM team is resourced appropriately to deliver on disease area objectives while having a deep focus on developing team capabilities to enable career growth.
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced knowledge of project and portfolio management principles, options analysis, strategic planning, business case generation, finance and resource management
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with an ability to influence teams to prioritize activities and allocate resources
Leadership with superior agility, adaptability, and strategic enterprise mindset
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic alignment across disease area and enterprise-level initiatives
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed presentation skills
Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise across multiple disciplines
Organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal and external (alliance partners & vendors) stakeholders at all levels in the organization
General business management knowledge to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and corporate objectives
Education and Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field
Typically requires 12 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience within the Life Sciences industry
Note: Flex status and other policy details described below reflect current company guidelines and may change.
Pay Range $242,200 - $363,300
Disclosure Statement The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on factors including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings include benefits to meet employees’ needs across career, financial, family and wellbeing journeys, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, educational assistance, commuting subsidies, matching donations, 401(k) and more.
Work Arrangement Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as Hybrid (remote up to two days per week) or On-Site (on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility).
Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Job Title:
Portfolio & Program Management Senior Director is a global role within the Portfolio & Program Management (PPM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for championing cross-functional program management excellence to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development, Registration and Commercialization). The incumbent is expected to apply deep subject matter expertise in program management to identify opportunities, shape objectives and drive execution of global strategies for cross-functional drug development teams. This role is a key leadership position providing strategic and operational project management leadership to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Disease Strategy Team (DST).
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational program management leadership to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Disease Strategy Team (DST) and cross-functional teams, directing activities at all stages of the program lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
Drive communication cross-functionally and with senior leaders on integrated program planning topics including timelines, status, risks and interdependencies across a complex portfolio of marketed and pipeline programs.
Proactively identify roadblocks and/or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or project execution and lead the team through scenario planning activities
Partner with governance forums, senior leaders and/or team lead(s) to align strategy, goals and milestones with corporate objectives
Propose innovative approaches, define process improvements and advise leaders on opportunities to optimize program results
Determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution
Oversee completion of program team deliverables and contribute to content development, when appropriate
Establish project team operating norms and measure performance
Apply superior talent development leadership to ensure CF PPM team is resourced appropriately to deliver on disease area objectives while having a deep focus on developing team capabilities to enable career growth.
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced knowledge of project and portfolio management principles, options analysis, strategic planning, business case generation, finance and resource management
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with an ability to influence teams to prioritize activities and allocate resources
Leadership with superior agility, adaptability, and strategic enterprise mindset
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic alignment across disease area and enterprise-level initiatives
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed presentation skills
Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise across multiple disciplines
Organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal and external (alliance partners & vendors) stakeholders at all levels in the organization
General business management knowledge to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and corporate objectives
Education and Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field
Typically requires 12 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience within the Life Sciences industry
Note: Flex status and other policy details described below reflect current company guidelines and may change.
Pay Range $242,200 - $363,300
Disclosure Statement The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on factors including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings include benefits to meet employees’ needs across career, financial, family and wellbeing journeys, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, educational assistance, commuting subsidies, matching donations, 401(k) and more.
Work Arrangement Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as Hybrid (remote up to two days per week) or On-Site (on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility).
Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
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