Director, Program Management Office, Global Medical Affairs (ex-China)

General Description:

TheDirectorofGlobal Medical Affairs Program Management Office (GMA PMO)willserveas thehead ofMedicalGovernance and Operations. In this role, the Director willwork toward standardization of key operational activities acrossGlobal Medical Affairs (GMA)and provide Project Management support for the GMA Leadership Team. The Director willalsohave accountabilityofthe following medical processes:Global and US Medical Review Committeeprocess,Global and USMedical EducationGrants Review Committeeprocess,andGlobal and US Contractingprocess.This role will work closelyacross all functions,franchisesand regions within Medical,as well asengage withkey cross-functional partners including Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.

TheDirectorwillensure the delivery of resultson-timeandwithin-budget, whiledrivingeffective communication within the team and to key stakeholders.As an integral member of the growing PMOand Global Medical Excellence team, theDirectorwill alsolead other projects and initiativesto support standardization, optimization, and evolutionofmedicalprocessesand governance.

The ideal candidateis aproblem solverwho has a strong Medical Affairs Operations background and is ablekeepthe big picture in mind even as they support day-to-day tactics. The candidate must be an excellent communicatorandhave exceptionalskillsorganizing and synthesizing information. Additionally, the candidate shouldthrive in anentrepreneurial environmentanddemonstratea high levelofinitiative andresourcefulness.

This positionwillreporttotheVice PresidentofGlobal Medical Excellence within GMA.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degreeisrequired,advanced degrees (Master’s Degree, PhD, PharmD) are a plus

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree with 10 + years of experience or a Master's or higher with 7 + years of experience within the pharmaceutical,biotechor life sciences industry
• 6 + years of experienceworking ina project or program management roleor in Medical Operations
• Industry experience –astrong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry andpreviousdrug development experience isrequired.
• Operationalexperience within Medical Affairs isrequired. Oncologytherapeutic areaexperience preferred
• Analytical Thinking –possessesthe ability to breakdown a problem and implement a scalable solution that takes long-term strategy into account
• Excellence in Execution – ability toexecute accurately andwith a sense of urgency; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative andResourcefulness – works independently,anticipatesneeds to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and solves problems without needing guidance/direction
• Communication-excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to present key information objectively andclearly
• Meeting Management – excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills
• Project Management – highly proficient at both building andmaintainingGantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing projects
• Problem Solving –A proactive and effective problem solver who works well with others; proven ability to manage complex and challenging situations to drive to clarity
• TeamPlayer–has ateam-oriented approach
• BusinessSense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Power Point) isrequired
• Proficiencywith Smartsheet is preferred, competency isrequired
• Familiarity with VeevaMedComms, VVQD,Cybergrantsare all a plus
• Project Management certification is a plus