(Associate) Director, Project Management
$115,000–$170,000 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$115,000–$170,000 yearSenior LevelMasters DegreePharmaceuticalsSmall
Part TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeSmallPharmaceuticals
Job Summary
Partner with the Global Team Leader to project manage cross-functional matrix development teams for early-stage global Orexin programs. Lead the creation and maintenance of integrated program Gantt charts, manage critical path activities, and develop dashboards to track progress and communicate status. Manage cross-functional meetings, issue logs, and risk registers while working with Finance to develop budgets and oversee external vendors. Support regulatory submissions by preparing documents to required quality standards and contribute to refining best practices and governance processes.
Required Qualifications
- 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 mtgs, IND submissions, and Phase 1 development
- Proven expertise in drug development and registration, including early and late-stage clinical, nonclinical, CMC development, and regulatory interactions, submissions/reviews globally
- Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and organized self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and influence to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance
- Excellent analytical skills and expert in facilitating team decision making; competent in the application of decision analysis methodologies and related tools
- Expert knowledge of project management principles and practices with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Expert in project management software, e.g., Smartsheet
- The (Associate) Director, Project Management role is based in the US, with occasional travel
- POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification is highly desired
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