Project Manager R&D

Overview

The candidate will work in close collaboration with the Head of PPMO, the Senior PMs, and other members of the PPMO team to manage R&D projects of varying complexity, from early stages (IND ready to Ph1-2) to later stages (Ph3 and beyond) in Clinical Drug Development and Life Cycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager, execute programs aligned with predefined objectives, activities, budget, and schedule.
• Establish and maintain project documentation such as agendas, meeting minutes, Gantt charts, project trackers, stakeholder charts, risk management tools, and communication grids.
• Arrange and facilitate project meetings.
• Support and monitor the budgeting process to ensure budget utilization aligns with the plan.
• Track progress of activities and outcomes.
• Consolidate information to provide timely insights and reports.
• Identify potential issues and roadblocks, proposing contingency or mitigation plans for approval.
• Ensure project activities adhere to established R&D project governance.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Project Managers, fostering a professional and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, empowering asset development teams with necessary information.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant scientific disciplines, with experience in oncology development.
• Ability to manage and interpret data from various sources within clinical trials in Oncology.
• Understanding of clinical development processes across stages and Life Cycle Management.
• Preferred 5+ years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical R&D sector.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and ability to operate within a matrixed, geographically diverse environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Project Management certification and experience working in cross-divisional business units are preferred.

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