Assoc Dir, Drug Dev Prog Mgmt

Date Posted: 10/15/2024

Associate Director, Drug Development Program Management
Location: Westchester County, NY or Somerset County, NJ
Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director, Drug Development Program Management who uses extensive program management knowledge and experience in the drug development industry to provide operational leadership, direction, and support to assigned development program(s) and / or portfolio(s). This individual is expected to drive the cross-functional development team (Strategic Program Team) to develop strategic plans, including goals, budgets, and timelines, and monitor the execution of these plans from preclinical through commercialization / lifecycle management. Responsibilities may also include coaching and mentoring junior colleagues, managing direct reports, working with collaborators, and contributing to departmental initiatives. This individual is expected to manage multiple medium to complex programs, independently execute responsibilities, interact effectively with senior leadership, and facilitate collaboration between functional areas to derive desired outcomes.

Summary:
Development Teams: Partners with the Global Program Head to drive strategic program teams (SPT) and sub-teams by leading key governance meetings. Uses broad knowledge of drug development and project / program management experience to derive program strategy and ensure program goals are aligned with corporate goals. Uses leadership and problem-solving skills to align development teams around integrated project / program plans, timelines, and budgets and executes program strategy based on program vision. Anticipates issues and program risks and drives timely development of risk management plans and issue resolution. Business Acumen: Utilizes knowledge of the business and industry trends to identify risks / threats / opportunities and is able to translate these to actionable goals for the development teams. Is able to identify key stakeholders critical to discussions and decisions Is aware of team dynamics and is able to effectively drive decision making to achieve desired outcomes. Proficient in project management planning systems (MS Project, SharePoint) and tools / techniques. Understands how systems and tools can be leveraged to move the program and business forward. Communication: Effective communicator who is able to tailor their communication style based on the team dynamics and can foster collaboration in a cross-functional matrix environment. Establish a culture that promotes and encourages open communication, transparency, accountability, and learning from mistakes. Problem Solving: Is proficient at guiding the team in proactively identifying and critically analyzing potential problems that may affect the project, processes, or the team. Uses industry and professional experience and knowledge to lead the development of viable, long-term solutions to cross-functional, project, process, or team issues by collaborating with impacted stakeholders to gain alignment. Appropriately escalates highly complex issues in a timely manner to mitigate potential impact. Proactively implements lessons learned / best practices across programs / TA and department to help other teams preempt or mitigate problems. Leadership: Strengthens teams and continuously works to drive teams to be high-performing and efficient. Demonstrates the ability to influence without authority. Aligns team members towards a common goal through expertise in strategic execution, effective communication, and conflict management.

Required:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels, both internal and external to the company, in order to establish credibility with all project stakeholders. Understand and motivate others and build effective teams. Strong presentation and critical thinking skills. Actively promote constructive interactions among team members in order to facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration, Resolve and negotiate conflicts or issues with tact, diplomacy and composure. Handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills (both project and self). Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial organizations; expert in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty. Prior experience managing assets in drug development. In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must have a BS or MS degree with at least 10 years of relevant broad project / program management experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry and drug development. Specific experience managing the development strategy for a drug candidate is necessary.

Please contact Darren Gutowski at dgutowski@clarkdavis.com