Associate Director, Project Management

Eli Lilly and Company

. Partner with the Global Team Leader to project manage cross-functional matrix development teams and selected sub-teams .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical and biotech R&D sectors, with a strong focus on drug development processes, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships while ensuring effective communication and risk management.

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Project ManagementDrug Development ExpertiseRegulatory SubmissionsCross-Functional Team LeadershipPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesGantt Chart DevelopmentRisk ManagementBudget ManagementDecision Analysis Methodologies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsInfluence Without AuthorityAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Smartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical R&DBiotech R&DIND SubmissionsPhase 1 DevelopmentGlobal Regulatory Interactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Global Team Leader to project manage cross-functional matrix development teams and selected sub-teams
Lead and maintain detailed, cross-functionally integrated program Gantt charts with dependencies and summary views
Identify and manage interdependencies, critical paths, and at-risk activities for scenario planning and risk management
Develop and maintain dashboards to communicate status and track progress
Manage cross-functional team meetings, including scheduling, agendas, presentation materials, minutes, and action-item follow-up
Develop and maintain issue logs and risk registers; ensure timely issue resolution and risk mitigation
Work with cross-functional teams and Finance to develop and update budgets and manage program spend
Manage selected external vendors, including timelines, budgets, MSA/SOW documents, and deliverable integration
Support Governance and Executive presentations
Support planning and preparation of documents for Regulatory/Health Authority submissions
Contribute to best practices, processes, and procedures
Manage one or more early-stage global Orexin development programs
Report to the Executive Director, Global Team Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS plus 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, or MS/MBA plus 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment, including 4+ years as PM or equivalent
Experience managing project teams through IND-enabling activities, pre-IND meetings, IND submissions, and Phase 1 development
Proven expertise in drug development and registration, including early- and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and global regulatory interactions, submissions/reviews
Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and influence to accomplish work without formal authority
Excellent analytical skills and expertise in facilitating team decision making; competence in decision analysis methodologies and related tools
Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Expert proficiency in project management software, such as Smartsheet
PMP certification highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending, in part, on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Occasional travel