Sr Director Global Project Management & Leadership
Company: Daiichi Sankyo
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!Daiichi
Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative
pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address
diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging
our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of
scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries,
Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon
a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new
medicines to help people. Under the Group's 2025 Vision to become a
"Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,"
Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in
oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare
diseases and immune disorders.SummaryThe Sr Director GPM&L is
accountable for delivering an integrated drug development strategy
and tactical plan including options analysis of team's proposals in
partnership with a Global Team leader for high complexity
projects/programs. Works effectively across organizational lines to
ensure delivery of projects within cost, time and quality
requirements. As a leader in GPM&L this position is also
responsible for developing PM talent and may also manage a team of
PMs. This position may be assigned to provide leadership to a
therapeutic area (TA) or significant business collaboration and
ensure effective PM resourcing to projects within the portfolio. As
a member of the GMP&L leadership team this position is also
responsible for developing and executing departmental objectives as
well as supporting the global R&D organization in identifying
organizational process gaps, developing and implementing solutions
to help improve or optimize organizational efficiency and decision
making.
Responsibilities
- Project Responsibilities
- Independently manage or lead strategy development for high
complexity drug development projects/programs. Manages the Global
Project Team(s) in partnership with the Global Team Leader to drive
strategy development and create an integrated product development
plan and timelines. Ensure execution of overall plan and annual
goals.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a high performing
team.
- Generate critical path analyses and lead scenario planning with
GPT to select best option understanding cost and timeline
implications.
- Resolve complex problems and identify gaps in the project or
organization.
- Mobilize others to gain alignment with the most Sr leaders and
secure resources for the project.
- Accountable for the accuracy of project status in the project
management information systems, for preparing scope change
proposals and stage gate proposals for formal presentation to
senior management. Can step in, as needed, on behalf of the Global
Team Leader to deliver presentations to Sr Management.
- Departmental ResponsibilitiesWork independently within a matrix
environment and coach, influence and mentor more junior PMs, Team
members and project stakeholders.As a TA lead or Lead on a Business
Collaboration, will contribute to portfolio management by
participating in global TA strategy committees and have an in depth
understanding of project strategies/plans.As a staff manager,
responsible for coaching PMs on project-related issues including
review of their Monthly Project Summary Reports and governance
presentations. Responsible for talent development and ensuring that
staff have actionable development plans and receive ongoing
coaching and feedback.Provide leadership to the Global PM function
by supporting budget and resource management, annual goals setting
as well as strategic direction for the department. Identify and
implement PM best practices for the broader GPM organization.
Ensure organizational awareness of the Global Development
Processes.Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to
meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable
accommodation.Education Qualifications (from an accredited college
or university)
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree (ie MS, MBA or PhD) in a
scientific discipline with additional relevant experience is
required required
- Advanced degree (i.e., MS, MBA or PhD) in a scientific
discipline with additional relevant experience. preferredExperience
Qualifications
- 10 or More Years Minimum of 12yrs in a drug development PM role
or related role In Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry
preferred
- 10 or More Years Demonstrated success as a project
manager/leader in planning and executing strategies for global drug
development: early stage, late stage and life cycle management.
preferred
- 10 or More Years Proven track record as a leader/influencer in
a global role. preferred
- 10 or More Years Direct people management experience with
ability to identify and recruit talent. preferred
- Candidate will have a strategic mindset and a strong scientific
understanding of the oncology landscape.Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI and/or
training in project management preferredTravel Ability to travel up
to 5% Ability to travel up to 5% Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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