Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Program Management

Job Description

As a Project Manager within the Strategy Realization Office (SRO) function of GMSA at our company, the successful applicant will play a critical role in leading major global initiatives aimed at enhancing Medical Affairs practices. The SRO is a recognized internal management consulting team within Medical Operations, driving strategic, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support the SRO Lead in the execution of extensive, global initiatives, ensuring the program objectives and timelines are consistently met.

• Facilitate the creation and approval of all project deliverables, including maintaining detailed Project Plans, Risk Plans, Issue Logs, and other control artifacts.

• Serve as a key communication conduit, coordinating closely with Subject Matter Experts, stakeholders, Learning & Development, external vendors, and IT support teams.

• Participate in SRO leadership activities, including strategic roadmap development, implementation planning, and change leadership.

• Lead specific projects within the SRO, focusing on strategic planning, deliverables facilitation, timely communication, and project controls.

• Prepare status reports as needed by the SRO and educate teams on specific business methodologies/tools laid down by the SRO.

• Use approved SRO tools and techniques for managing your projects

• Manage project finances and support communication needs.

• Work within cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and program vision.

• Support team leaders as a strategic thinker and tactical planner for process and technology solutions, timeline creation, resource assessment, risk management, Estimation, budget development, etc.

• Communicate and escalate issues, challenges, and risks to executive management, team leaders, and SRO leadership as required in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Undergraduate (BS) degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or a MS Degree and 8 years of experience.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in project management working with cross functional teams across multiple geographies and functions.

• Exposure to Medical Affairs function within a reputed Pharma would be a plus

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

• Expertise in process improvement, enabling technology solutions, organizational design, compliance, change management and other related areas.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Highly developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage project risks and issues.

• Strong financial management skills, with prior experience managing project finances.

• International experience in managing projects in a global company, with exposure to diverse cultures and working environments

• Exceptional project management skills, including effective communication (both oral and written), facilitation, negotiation/conflict resolution, and resource management abilities

• Proven self-starting and follow-up ability, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership for projects

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams, build strong relationships with executives, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

• Extensive experience in matrixed organizations, with the ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders across different functions and geographical locations

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address project issues and risks proactively

• Proficient in managing project requirements for global initiatives, with experience in defining and tracking deliverables across multiple countries and locations

• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrable understanding of change management principles and practices, with experience in managing and driving change within project initiatives

• Willingness to travel to international and domestic sites as required, to oversee project execution and collaborate with stakeholders

• Previous experience in successfully managing projects with multi-location, multi-country teams

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry, including an understanding of regulatory requirements and industry trends

• Experience as a consultant, preferably with a background in management consulting, providing strategic guidance and support to clients

• Project management certification (PMP/PgMP), demonstrating a strong foundation in project management best practices

• Experience working in an Agile environment, or managing projects using Agile methodologies and frameworks

• Previous involvement in at least one global transformation project, overseeing organizational change initiatives on a global scale

• This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful initiatives within Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, contributing to the continuous improvement of our Medical Affairs practices at our company. As part of the SRO team, you will have the chance to work closely with various teams and be part of a significant strategic journey.

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Expected salary range:

$122,800.00 - $193,300.00

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Requisition ID:R292517

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