- Project Lead of one or more (depends on project complexity) NPI projects in one or more Therapeutic Areas
- Project types: Make, Co-development and/or L&A projects
- Leads and oversees crossfunctional project evaluation, planning and execution (I&D and other functions, e.g. Commercial, Operations, etc.)
- Assumes End to End project lead accountability from project start to launch in key market
- Drives execution, update and endorsement of development plans (time, cost, quality, risk, technical, medical, science) and consolidates all functional input into the plans.
- Drives definition of clear project team deliverables, secures implementation and oversees the project team performance
- Represents the project in PPM leadership team and at relevant EPD governance meetings (with senior leaders).
- Contributor to PPM strategy and operational excellence
- In PPM team, drives implementation of functional strategy and goals.
- Drives continuous improvement and adherence to EPD s PM standards
Output :
- Crossfunctionally integrated project evaluations and development strategies aligned with Therapeutic area roadmap
- Presentations to Governance bodies with I&D leadership or EPC senior leadership, e.g. Innovation Board
- Consolidated and cross-functionally aligned development plans
- Progress reports, milestone tracking, project plan management, risk-and change management including presentations to stakeholders and governance bodies
- Budget plan and management for assigned projects
- Project documentation and tracking according to EPD s PM approach (e.g. One PM )
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Contributes to creation and consolidation of crossfunctional input for Therapeutic area strategies and works closely with the PPM representative for the relevant TA.
- Leads crossfunctional team to drive and collate assigned idea evaluations, development assumptions, strategies and development plans for new projects. Project types may include consumer products, pharmaceutical products, devices, digital products/services and combinations thereof.
- Secures alignment, transparency and endorsement of development assumptions and strategy from development functions, Regulatory, PV, Operations, IP, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Affiliates, Partners, etc. as required.
- Chairs and leads project teams (meetings, decisions, risk and issue management, etc.) and is a guardian of project team performance, as well as quality and consistency of applied PM approaches
- Ensures definition of clear team deliverables and follows-up/secures them
- Brings in additional functional and external expertise to Project Team if needed
- Drives and oversees operational activities (e.g. development project execution, link to existing work streams, consolidation of resources and external costs)
- Acts and knowledge manager for the Project Teams, as well as stakeholders (e.g. TeamSite, PM system);
- Presents project progress and status at Governance Body meetings and proactively raises issues, risks, required decisions to stakeholders and/or Governance Bodies as appropriate and drives for resolutions
- Ensures that applicable standards are used regarding PM methodology, as well as project team output, e.g. project presentations, monthly progress reports, KPIs and other assessments
- Ensures transparency of project status towards stakeholders and actively addresses stakeholder needs
- Drives resolution of technical issues/resource constraints through line management and stakeholders, or raises to Governance Bodies
- Contributes actively to the continuous improvement of the PPM function, including consistent application of structures, systems, processes, tools and techniques
- Identifies value add initiatives / projects for the PPM team and executes them. Promotes and actively drives innovation and continuous improvement in the PPM function.
- Builds and maintains scientific & development knowledge, and organizational memory in PPM. Observes and follows up on trends in project management and industry environment as applicable
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Leads global cross-functional projects / teams / initiatives in a matrixed set-up
Direct Reports: 0
Indirect Reports: Matrix leader of Project Teams and corresponding Work Streams
Position Accountability/Scope:
- Works independently
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation and data requires an in-depth evaluation of various (cross-functional) factors.
- Accountable for quality, process and timely deliverable of the development project team outputs
- Accountable for the development budget of assigned development projects and intitiatives
Minimum Education:
Advanced education (PhD, PharmD, BSC, MSC etc.) in science or business-related field (or equivalent)
Minimum Experience/Training Required:
- Expert knowledge of multidisciplinary project management (hard skills and soft skills), and demonstrated management experience of 4-8 years in pharma or health care industry
- Proficient knowledge of portfolio management, finance and budgeting
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including strategic influencing, anticipation, ownership and accountability with broad business orientation
- Excellent team leadership and cross-functional negotiation skills, stakeholder management including multi-faceted, broad-based experience across several functions.
- Proficient communicating/ presenting skills (team and executive level)
- PMI certification preferred
- In-depth understanding of business needs, issues, mitigation plans, etc.
Role: Program Manager - Technology / IT
Industry Type: Medical Devices & Equipment
Department: Project & Program Management
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Technology / IT
Education
UG: B.Sc in Any Specialization
PG: MS/M.Sc(Science) in Any Specialization
