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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in R&D project management, particularly in drug and vaccine development, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and strategic planning. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive governance and continuous improvement in Business Development processes.
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R&D Project ManagementDrug Development Project ManagementPlaniswarePMP CertificationRisk Management
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementRisk AssessmentBudget ManagementResource ManagementProject PlanningProject TrackingGovernance ReadinessIntegration ManagementDiligence ManagementCross-Functional Development Plans
Soft Skills
CommunicationCross-Departmental CollaborationDecision MakingLeadershipStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
MS ProjectPlanisware
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesPharmaceutical IndustryOncologyRespiratoryInfectious DiseaseBusiness DevelopmentIntegration ManagementDivestment Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide R&D project management throughout diligence, contracting, and integration
- Identify critical path activities, resource constraints, and execution risks
- Develop integrated cross-functional development plans for Business Development opportunities
- Align strategy, timelines, resources, costs, assumptions, dependencies, and key value drivers
- Facilitate cross-functional evaluation of development and integration scenarios
- Challenge assumptions, facilitate trade-off discussions, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation and acceleration strategies
- Liaise with Business Development colleagues to include appropriate subject matter experts and functional leads in diligence and knowledge-transfer discussions
- Support Business Development in reviewing contracts and ensuring inclusion of technology-transfer obligations
- Set expectations and timelines with subject matter experts and hold them accountable for due diligence and knowledge-transfer responsibilities
- Manage moderately complex R&D integration, separation, and reversion activities across therapeutic areas and development stages
- Drive governance readiness through high-quality plans, risk assessments, and recommendations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of PPM Business Development processes, tools, and ways of working
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D, drug/vaccine development or related experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a global project or portfolio management role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience managing drug development projects across multiple phases of development and therapeutic areas
- Two or more years of experience utilizing Planisware, MS Project, or similar tools
- Two or more years of experience assessing risk, budgets, and resource management
- Advanced degree (PhD or MS in Life Sciences or related field or MBA) preferred
- PMP certification preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment preferred
- Experience with Business Development due diligence and/or Integration/Divestment management preferred
- Experience in Oncology, Respiratory, or Infectious Disease project management preferred
- Communication, cross-departmental collaboration, decision making, financial acumen, innovation, leadership, project controls, project management, project management governance, project planning, project tracking, risk management, stakeholder engagement, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Eligibility to participate in share based long term incentive program
- Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave