Senior Director, Project Mgt Office

Position Description Summary Lead the Project Management Office for R&D Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Leads PM office which will elevate the craft of all Project Managers in RD by steadily training the best personal practices, tools and methods to an end-to-end community of PM
• Challenges the broader organization to be more project centric through outside in thinking, proposing process / culture / governance changes as part of the PPE group.
• Provides direct management oversight of PMO group, China PM team (2), Submission PM (4 FTE FSP) and dotted line reporting for Japan PM (4 FTE); through this ensures that all projects get consistent specialty support from these groups, and that their practices and resources meet the needs of the R&D portfolio.
• Provides and trains R&D Project Managers in fit for purpose Tools, Templates and PM learning function that enable RD& projects to be planned in a consistent manner, that meets the needs of the organization for risk management, budget, critical path / timelines and resourcing issues. Qualifications & Experience Requirements
• 12 years in R&D project Management or operations
• Expert, first-hand knowledge of PM best practices, tools, templates and training groups on these
• Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams
• In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals
• An advanced degree in Science, Master of Business Administration (MBA), PMP certification, or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting, and to meet set goals by managing own timelines.
• Involvement in cross-functional, multicultural and international teams preferable.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in English; experience adapting messaging to suit the intended audiences
• Excellent Strategic Thinking skills
• Significant experience in the application and utilization of portfolio management systems and software
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