Director, R&D Drug Development Program (Cambridge)

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Job Description:

Job Title: Director Global R&D Drug Development Program

Site Locations: Cambridge, MA (50% Onsite)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Duration: 12+ Months (extendable)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Pay Rate: $100.00 - 123.29/hr on W2

Top Requirements:

• At least 10 years of drug development experience spanning early development (Ph1) through commercialization; regulatory experience is preferred; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred, PMP preferred; Neuroscience experience preferred

Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager, is assigned to early and/or late development stage asset(s). They operate as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), to shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for the assigned asset(s) and associated product indications. Responsible for the rigorous execution of the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as the strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment.

• Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver.

• Leads matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems. Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings).

• Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks. Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies.

• Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications. Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.

• Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates.

• Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes.

• May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.

• Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required.

• Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio.

• Expected to lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. PMP certification is desirable.

• 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas.

• Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.

• Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility. Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities.

• Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels.

Awards and Accolades:

America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)

Awarded by USPAAC for the Fastest Growing Business in the US

12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)

Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)

INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)

Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)

Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)

2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1

2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1

2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner

2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)