We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director/Senior Director of Project Management to lead a cross-functional pharmaceutical program from mid to late-stage development. This individual will play a critical role in driving program execution, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring delivery of key milestones and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will bring minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D project management, with a proven track record of success in managing complex development programs. Experience in hepatology, immunology, or gastroenterology is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Drives strategic execution of cross-functional drug development programs, ensuring seamless progression from mid-stage development through successful regulatory approval and market launch
• Partners with executive and C-suite leadership across Development, Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial, Medical, and Manufacturing to align program execution with high-level corporate strategy and long-term portfolio objectives
• Leads senior cross-functional teams alongside the Program Head, setting program vision, establishing priorities, and making key decisions to drive business impact and portfolio growth
• Champions the creation and maintenance of robust, integrated project plans, long-range timelines, budgets, and enterprise-level risk mitigation strategies, anticipating industry trends and regulatory shifts
• Directs and orchestrates program governance forums, senior leadership meetings, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making processes, ensuring issues are escalated to the highest organizational levels and resolved with minimal risk to the business
• Mentors and develops future leaders by providing strategic guidance and oversight to project managers and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence
• Ensures unwavering compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, proactively identifying emerging challenges and navigating complex environments
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes, tools, and methodologies, setting benchmarks for operational excellence and driving transformational change across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Life sciences, pharmacy, engineering discipline preferred; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical project or program management, with a proven track record of managing assets across all phases of development
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, regulatory and commercialization strategies
• Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or immunology therapeutic areas or with medical devices is a plus – but not required
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Experience working in global teams, regulatory agencies and managing external partners or CROs
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing program budgets
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrixed environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the drug development lifecycle
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, OnePlan)

The range of starting base pay for this role is 175K – 241K.  Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan.

Benefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, , Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.

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