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Director Drug Development Project Management Job


Global Pharmaceutical R and D


US  -  Lake County, Illinois 
Job Code - 68101BR
Position - Full-Time
Job First Active on: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Director, Drug Development Project Management

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
This is a leadership position responsible for directing a global organization accountable to develop and implement world-class project management strategies, develop and train staff, who direct the planning and manage the development, registration and launch of commercially viable drug products. As a part of the Project Management team, establishes consistent project planning and management practices applicable across all Global Project Teams (GPTs) and across all phases of drug development.

Major Responsibilities/accountabilities/scope:

The Director of Project Management has the following responsibilities:
· Direct project management and planning support required by the projects in GPRD as assigned to their project group. This includes projects in multiple therapeutic areas and at all stages of development (from late stage discovery through full development, Life Cycle Management (LCM), and licensing evaluation.
· Ensure adequate resourcing of project management representation on GPTs to support the project and portfolio goals and deliverables for GPRD.
§ Attract and develop Project Managers within the project management career path to maximize individual and company performance.
§ Contribute, along with peers, under the leadership of the Head, Project Management, to the strategic direction for the function, responsible for the activities required to implement the strategy, lead strategic initiatives within PM and in conjunction with other functions.
§ May lead (perform as a project manager) individual projects, programs or licensing evaluation teams.
§ May support (as project manager) a Therapeutic Executive Committee (TEC) in developing and leading therapeutic area strategies


REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: Director, Drug Development Project Management

Basic Qualifications
• 8 years experience and knowledge of the drug development process
• Project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 5 years minimum experience as a Project/Program Manager
• 8 years experience in product development in the health care industry
• 5 years experience in a leadership role
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and effectively communicates to all levels of the global organization.
• BS/BA degree in a scientific area or applicable business area

Preferred Qualifications
• 10 years experience in product development in the health care industry
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MBA/ PhD) Minimal requirement: BS/BA relevant scientific area or business area suitable to the understanding of the technical issues associated with the programs with the sphere of influence; advanced degree preferred.

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