Summary
In this key role of Associate Director, Global Program Management, you will lead programs and projects in our Biomedical Research facility in Cambridge, MA. This influential individual contributor role works with stakeholders from various functions to deliver projects in line with departmental strategy, objectives, and timelines.
About the Role
Your key responsibilities:
- Lead project teams with respect to the timing, scenario/options development, risk management, opportunities / challenges, and requirements of interfacing with Decision Boards.
- Partner with project team leaders and functional leaders to define project strategy in alignment with DA goals, develop and maintain integrated project plans across the RDC continuum, and manage diverse teams across multiple sites to meet project timelines/goals.
- Drive speed and increase probability of success in drug discovery and development programs through best practice program management.
- Continuously adapt project strategy based on internal and external information. Assure continuous consistency of the operational plan with project strategy to ensure Biomedical Research portfolio decisions align to Novartis strategy.
- Use drug discovery and development expertise (especially preclinical and early clinical development) to integrate knowledge of all line functions for project.
- Contribute scientific, clinical knowledge & expertise and knowledge of disease areas to create new value-adding opportunities or maximize the value of existing projects and programs.
- Ensure that key milestones and go / no go criteria are data driven and clearly defined. Owns quality of project information and make sure project information is accurate and included in the system(s) in a timely matter.
- Manage and communicate project status, issues and options for resolution to ensure optimal and timely information flow to all stakeholders.
- Ensure transparent and timely program reporting and communication to key organization boards and stakeholders.
- Engages late-stage development and commercial stakeholders from preparation of PS/PE onwards (including (B)DC and IDPA) to align on jointly advancing the project until TDP transition.
- Foster effective, proactive and open communication within and across project teams, builds trust among team members to achieve transparency and clarity of program goals, progress and issues.
- Establish mutual respect and trust in the program team.
- Contribute to the functional excellence of program management through improvement in processes, procedures, and tools related to program management practices.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
- Master’s in life sciences OR MBA with bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in life science.
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Track record of success working with and managing international and multidisciplinary drug development teams.
- Experience driving drug discovery and development and partnering in integrated teams.
- Project Management expertise including:
- All aspects of project planning and execution.
- Aligning project plans to wider strategy.
- Managing portfolio systems.
- Financial forecasting for projects / portfolio.
- Applying scientific / clinical knowledge to advance projects.
- Integrating perspectives from across the development pipeline.
- Implementing learning / best practices from similar projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in life sciences
- PMP certification (or similar) preferred but not necessary.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $151,000.00 and $226,000.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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