Position Title: Drug Development Process Program Manager
We are currently recruiting for a Drug Development Process Program Manager to fill a permanent, full-time position for a Biopharmaceutical client, in the Tarrytown, NY area.
General Scope of Work
The primary focus of the position is program management for the end-to-end drug development process.
The role will include supporting the management of multiple initiatives that span different client business units in support of the Program, covering a specific therapeutic area, e.g., Oncology, Ophthalmology. Program Managers must have a deep understanding of Project and Program Management principles and must be able to apply this knowledge to identify and resolve issues as they arise. Typical activities involve meeting management, functional coordination, developing productivity or tracking tools, and following up on action items. Key skills include:
- Problem Solving: They have the ability to provide guidance and advice on the needs of the project and set goals appropriately.
- Knowledge: They have mastered several techniques and begin to demonstrate the ability to more quickly acquire and master new skills.
Job Description
- Manages cross-functional teams in a matrix organization in order to plan and execute the development strategy for a clinical development program. Cross functional areas include: clinical, regulatory, pre-clinical, manufacturing, research, patents, marketing, alliance management and finance.
- Coordinates the development, management and execution of drug development plans, timelines and budgets for assigned programs.
- Together with the Team Leader, reviews the status of projects and budgets; Manages, schedules and prepares status reports and development plans for Sr. Management.
- Liaises with respective functions responsible for the project and provides guidance on resolving project challenges by developing solutions to meet productivity and quality goals and objectives.
- Develops tools and mechanisms for monitoring project progress for intervention and problem solving with project and line managers.
- Coordinates the interactions b/w client and corporate partners for the development program if applicable
- Ensures that all activities commissioned to the team comply with company standards, and US / EU Regulations (where applicable).
Minimum Education Required: BS with a minimum of six years experience in Project Management, or an advanced degree with relevant Project Management work experience.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume immediately to
