Director, Project Management

Role Summary

Director, Project Management. Lead functional and project management within Product Launch & Change Planning (PLCP) in Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC). Oversee and allocate project managers to product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and other projects. Reports to the Sr. Director of Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project managers to successfully launch new products into major markets.
• Function as project manager for complex programs and key functional initiatives.
• Act as an expert project manager for PLCP, collaborating with Global Supply Chain stakeholders to develop strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Change Management to achieve sustainable continuous improvement outcomes.
• Coach and mentor PLCP PMs to utilize project management best practices.
• Identify, document, and share best practices to continuously improve project management skillset.
• Ensure project work complies with established practices, policies, and processes.
• Lead PMs to solve complex operational problems or enhance processes.
• Oversee and manage new product launch risks and issues.
• Support GSC resource management for project assignment and prioritization.
• Track and maintain PLCP dashboards, trackers, and KPIs.
• Inform key stakeholders of PLCP activities through regular reporting and communications.

Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years with a Bachelor‚Äôs degree or 10+ years with a master‚Äôs degree; graduate degree preferred.
• Industry: Biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device.
• Smartsheet proficiency required.
• 7+ years of cross-functional project management across development phases.
• Strong communications skills and proven program/project management abilities.
• Six Sigma experience and certification desired.
• Operational acumen in a public company setting.
• Experience managing multiple projects including external partnerships.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles to analyze processes and data for improvement opportunities.
• Superior communication and listening skills with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to promote an accountable and collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strategic thinker who can define vision and deliver results.
• Influencing, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Leadership skills to influence stakeholders and lead the PLCP team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with executive leaders.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree required (12+ years of relevant experience) or Master‚Äôs degree (10+ years of relevant experience); graduate degree preferred.