Senior Director, Global Program Management, Obesity - US Remote

Role Summary

Senior Director, Global Program Management, Obesity - US Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic plans in collaboration with the Product Team, enabling the PTL to focus on overarching vision and strategy.
• Integrate insights and advice from key partners to ensure comprehensive and effective program management.
• Engage partners through extended interactions, including personalized one-on-one dialogues, to keep them informed and engaged.
• Maintain continuous communication with the CMZ SLT to ensure timely support and proactive involvement in program dynamics and team performance.
• Understand and lead value drivers by deeply influencing and comprehending the program‚Äôs key value factors, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Continuously monitor program trends and the competitive landscape, address issues promptly, and facilitate essential discussions, elevating to line management and governance when necessary.
• Actively resolve issues and elevate concerns with a sense of urgency to promote a culture of rapid improvement and responsiveness.
• Act as the COO of the Product Team (PT) and all Work Package Teams (WPT) such as EGT, PDT, and Integrated Brand Team (IBT) & subteams.
• Lead the development and delivery of global program strategy in partnership with the PTL, including project plans, timelines, risk management, and communication plans.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and coach Program Management (PM) staff to build a successful team.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 5 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience OR Master‚Äôs degree and 9 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience OR Bachelor‚Äôs degree and 11 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience. Plus 5 years‚Äô experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years industry experience within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related field, with advanced understanding of key functions including Research, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
  • Demonstrated ability in managing and/or leading cross-functional drug development teams
  • PMP certification and/or highly advanced project management skills
  • Staff Management and staff development experience; ability to coach, motivate, and provide career guidance
  • Global experience within all phases of drug development
  • Experience with large complex clinical programs, late development, submissions and launch
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiating, and relationship management skills with ability to influence without direct authority
  • Creative and foresighted problem-solving abilities; excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Program Management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Strategic planning and execution
• Stakeholder engagement
• Risk management
• Executive presentation and governance support

Education

• Doctorate or Master‚Äôs or Bachelor‚Äôs degree in a relevant field (as specified in Basic Qualifications)