Senior Project Manager - Business Analysis (M/F)

The Drug Development Project Manager (Senior Drug Development Director) oversees the high-level plans and progress of these teams, managing projects from pre-clinical stages through to commercialization. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), DDPMs advocate for project management techniques and processes, coaching team members on consistent utilization, including risk mapping, mitigation strategies, and logging lessons learned.
When in a managerial role, the DDPM supports the development of team members, enhancing their confidence, skills, and experiences in alignment with corporate strategy while ensuring the team adheres to agreed project scopes.
Fosters high team performance by proactively engaging stakeholders and partnering with project leadership to ensure effective governance meetings.
Collaborates with various teams and function leads to translate strategies into integrated project plans, taking ownership of these plans and sharing insights that influence project direction.
Encourages positive team dynamics, working with HR to organize team-building activities and ensuring secure document sharing among team members and stakeholders.
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to establish effective project communications and manage changes towards common goals while promoting conflict resolution.
Develops and implements methods and frameworks for quality decision-making to support operational excellence in drug development projects and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with finance to address budget-related inquiries, conduct baseline comparisons, and perform variance analysis, optimizing internal project templates.
Co-creates dashboards with business process managers and acts as a liaison to identify reporting needs from business partners.
Strong leadership skills, promoting values that enhance team dynamics.
Proven interpersonal skills for conflict mediation and management.
Solid project management skills with broad exposure to the pharmaceutical R&D process; advanced planning experience with MS Project is essential. Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (full professional proficiency required).
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in drug development across various phases and disease areas.
At least 5 years of program management experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting, preferably in cross-cultural environments.
Genuine interest and some experience in people management.
Experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Clinical Development is an advantage.

Our success depends on the quality of our people. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
LI-Remote
#