Director, Project Management

* Extensive knowledge of the drug development process and deep understanding of and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards of pharmaceutical project management.* Expertise in developing and managing project scope, deliverables, risks and resource requirements.* Strong leadership presence with the ability to translate strategy into action.* Excellent analytical skills with an ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.* Outstanding verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the company.* Must be able to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with the therapeutic area(s) of assigned projects.* Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.* Ability to lead without authority, influence and motivate teams.* Ability to help teams anticipate, plan, and adapt to an evolving environment.* Ability to take accountability and empower individuals and teams to make effective decisions which are aligned with the company’s vision, values and goals.* Ability to create an inclusive environment and lead empowered teams who operate with high standards of alignment, trust, accountability, expertise, transparency, and collaboration.* Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and other reporting and tracking tools.* Must be able to work under minimal and at times no supervision.* Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant project management/scientific experience within the pharmaceutical industry; OR a MS or MBA and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a scientific field or a PharmD, DVM or MD degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. A scientific background is preferred.* Experience must include 5+ years of leading cross-functional project management activities within the pharmaceutical industry, building, managing and articulating comprehensive, complex, cross-functional plans.* PMP (Project Management Professional) or other PM certification or equivalent a plus.* Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.* Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.* Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. #J-18808-Ljbffr