Clinical Project Management Manager Or Senior Manager

Location Cambridge, MA Job Type Direct Hire Allow Remote Unspecified Compensation $135,000 - $155,000 Per Year

Establish strong partnership with the Development Team Leader to shape the overall strategy, goal setting & successful execution assigned program(s).
• Lead the operational activities of cross functional development teams and deliverables in a matrix organization in order to execute the development strategy for the assigned program(s).
• Drives the program(s) evolution through completion within timeline, quality and budgetary constraints.
• Develops and maintains an integrated program plan to identify and track key program milestones, deliverables and ensures alignment across functional areas.
• Facilitate Development Team meetings using meeting management best practices to drive cross-functional communication, timely and effective decision making, and successful execution of program objectives.
• Provide guidance to teams and line function members in negotiating challenges and driving to key decisions and milestones for programs.
• Develop & deliver impactful presentations that effectively distill complex issues to the critical points, and lead to increased understanding and optimized strategic planning & decision-making.
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and resource bottlenecks, and work with impacted teams and function leadership to develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Supports and oversees the standardization of processes and communication in order to build efficiencies within the department and across development teams.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for organizational improvement (e.g. team structure, processes, communication, etc.).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• PMP or a Project Management certification
• Previous experience with regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs, etc.) with various health authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Experience with alliance management and/or external collaboration management
• Familiarity with oncology, CMC and companion diagnostic development is ideal
• Master's degree or MBA or other advanced degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:
• 12+ years overall experience in drug development with at least 3 years of program management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others, influence without authority, and negotiate conflict situations.
• Highly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and facilitates mutual understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-cultural, often stressful environment.
• Highly effective communications skills – written and verbal.
• Management of multiple tasks of varied complexity simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a virtual setting/across time-zones, i.e., making effective use of communication tools (WebEx, telephone and video conferencing, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and working knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Project, Office Timeline, One Pager, etc.
• Fluent in English.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• May travel between US offices and other meeting locations internationally.
• Approximately 25% travel is required.