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Director, Project Management – Oncology
Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Partner with the Project Lead to translate strategic intent and target product profiles into executable integrated development plans for oncology programs .
Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United States, United Kingdom, IrelandLead💰 $192,000 - $288,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with a strong focus on oncology development programs. Capable of leading cross-functional teams through the drug development lifecycle while effectively managing timelines, risks, and budgets.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Oncology Development LeadershipCross-Functional R&D Project ManagementPlanisware ProficiencyNDA/BLA/MAA Filing ExperiencePMP Certification
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Drug Development Lifecycle ManagementOperational Scenario FormulationRisk Register ManagementBudget Forecasting and TrackingData Integrity Maintenance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsStorytelling AbilityTeam Culture DevelopmentInfluencing Without Authority
Tools & Technologies
PlaniswareSmartsheetOracle
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPPgMP
Industry Keywords
BiopharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical DevelopmentRegulatory AffairsTechnical Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOraclePMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the Project Lead to translate strategic intent and target product profiles into executable integrated development plans for oncology programs
- Prepare executive presentations for assets for governance and executive leaders
- Lead cross-functional Core Teams through the full lifecycle of drug development
- Cultivate a purpose-driven, high-performing team culture across matrix team members
- Direct and influence Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC/Technical Operations, Nonclinical, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams without direct line authority
- Challenge operational assumptions, resolve bottlenecks, and compress cycle times through global regulatory submissions and launch
- Maintain baseline data integrity across enterprise systems for timelines, risks, budgets, and FTE resources
- Own and drive program risk registers and implement mitigation and contingency plans
- Formulate operational scenarios and trade-off analyses for governance decision-making
- Forecast, track, and optimize program budgets, external contract spend, and cross-functional capacity requirements
- Synthesize operational timelines, resource requirements, and program risks into communications and decision memos for senior leadership and governance committees
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Solid dedicated cross-functional R&D project management leadership experience
- Prior experience leading Oncology development programs preferred
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Ability to synthesize complex timeline, risk, and resource data into executive summaries
- Demonstrated mastery in leading without formal line authority
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Planisware, Smartsheet, and Oracle
- Proven track record leading projects across the complete drug development lifecycle
- Demonstrated success managing late-stage development programs
- Direct experience preparing or executing NDA, BLA, MAA, or supplemental filings is a significant plus
- Proven expertise building operational scenarios, analyzing trade-offs, and framing options for executive decision-makers
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field required
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certifications preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
- Discretionary equity grants
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Flexible paid vacation