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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and operational leadership within R&D, focusing on project management, portfolio management, and regulatory processes. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and resource planning to achieve organizational goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementRegulatory AffairsStrategic PlanningRisk Assessment
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementProgram ManagementPortfolio ManagementDrug DevelopmentClinical DevelopmentLife Cycle ManagementResource PlanningOperational PlanningChange LeadershipData Analysis
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluencingCoachingLeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ProjectPlanviewSmartsheetJira
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryR&D ProcessesCross-Functional TeamsGlobal Portfolios
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and operational leadership to a global team of development and regulatory project managers across the therapeutic area portfolio
- Oversee R&D Program Management, Development Planning, Project Management, and Therapeutic Area Portfolio & Operations
- Lead development and regulatory programs, New Product Development, and Life Cycle Management
- Establish approaches to accelerate development planning and delivery while balancing innovation, quality, timelines, cost, and resources
- Identify project acceleration opportunities, assess risks, and develop flexible solutions
- Serve on the Portfolio & Operations Excellence Leadership Team and contribute to organizational strategy
- Identify organizational bottlenecks, structural challenges, and delivery risks and drive issues through resolution
- Direct, coach, and guide Development Project Management staff
- Build project management capabilities and promote best practices, scenario planning, optionality analysis, risk management, and integrated project plans
- Drive consistent project management behaviors and continuous improvement, including after-action reviews and lessons learned
- Provide hands-on project management support and coaching for critical milestones and project challenges
- Lead cross-R&D and broader CSL initiatives supporting portfolio priorities and on-time, on-budget delivery
- Lead and manage Therapeutic Area Portfolio & Operations in support of TA Co-Leads and the Therapeutic Area Leadership Team
- Oversee therapeutic-area initiatives and projects under the PD&C Framework
- Facilitate collaboration, matrix interactions, alignment, and decision-making across the therapeutic area
- Develop frameworks and processes for cross-functional TA strategies and aligned product strategy plans
- Coordinate TA strategic planning and secure integration, documentation, alignment, and approvals
- Support New Product Opportunity due diligence activities
- Partner with Portfolio Management on portfolio plans, analyses, investment management, and strategic priorities
- Lead strategic initiatives across the therapeutic area and broader PD&C framework
- Facilitate TA portfolio reviews covering timelines, costs, resources, performance, budgeting, clinical operations, and regulatory activities
- Coordinate internal and external communications, briefing materials, key messages, and Q&A for the TALT and TA Co-Leads
- Guide Product Strategy Teams in developing long-term product forecasts
- Anticipate portfolio needs and establish plans, capabilities, and resources for long-term objectives
- Drive integrated planning through PRISM/REDC processes
- Lead and develop a global project management organization across multiple geographies
- Establish strategic priorities, competency frameworks, and performance expectations
- Build a high-performing project management organization and strengthen leadership
- Reinforce accountability, collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement
- Address organizational and performance challenges and drive constructive outcomes
- Maintain understanding of cross-functional R&D and business operations for integrated planning and resource alignment
- Coach, mentor, and develop project management leaders and staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, business, or related discipline required
- Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, or equivalent) preferred
- 12+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, and/or portfolio management within R&D, biotechnology, or the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional R&D programs and global portfolios across multiple functions and geographies
- Experience managing large-scale development programs, portfolio initiatives, and organizational priorities within a complex matrix environment
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D processes, including drug development, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and Life Cycle Management
- Expertise in strategic and operational planning, portfolio management, risk assessment, resource planning, and project execution
- Experience with project and portfolio management methodologies, tools, and systems such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Exceptional communication, influencing, change leadership, and executive reporting capabilities
- Ability to translate complex data and insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Ability to influence senior leaders, navigate organizational complexity, resolve issues, and drive decisions and initiatives through to successful completion
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop project management professionals while building high-performing global teams
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and operational judgment
- Ability to balance long-term portfolio priorities with immediate execution needs
- Ability to operate effectively at strategic and tactical levels, providing hands-on leadership when necessary
Benefits
Comp & perks- CSL benefits information is provided via “How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL”
- Inclusion and Belonging culture
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application process