Global Project Lead

Output  :

• Crossfunctionally integrated project evaluations and development strategies aligned with Therapeutic area roadmap
• Presentations to Governance bodies with I&D leadership or EPC senior leadership, e.g. Innovation Board
• Consolidated and cross-functionally aligned development plans
• Progress reports, milestone tracking, project plan management, risk-and change management including presentations to stakeholders and governance bodies
• Budget plan and management for assigned projects
• Project documentation and tracking according to EPD s PM approach (e.g. One PM )

Core Job Responsibilities :

• Contributes to creation and consolidation of crossfunctional input for Therapeutic area strategies and works closely with the PPM representative for the relevant TA.
• Leads crossfunctional team to drive and collate assigned idea evaluations, development assumptions, strategies and development plans for new projects. Project types may include consumer products, pharmaceutical products, devices, digital products / services and combinations thereof.
• Secures alignment, transparency and endorsement of development assumptions and strategy from development functions, Regulatory, PV, Operations, IP, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Affiliates, Partners, etc. as required.
• Chairs and leads project teams (meetings, decisions, risk and issue management, etc.) and is a guardian of project team performance, as well as quality and consistency of applied PM approaches
• Ensures definition of clear team deliverables and follows-up / secures them
• Brings in additional functional and external expertise to Project Team if needed
• Drives and oversees operational activities (e.g. development project execution, link to existing work streams, consolidation of resources and external costs)
• Acts and knowledge manager for the Project Teams, as well as stakeholders (e.g. TeamSite, PM system);
• Presents project progress and status at Governance Body meetings and proactively raises issues, risks, required decisions to stakeholders and / or Governance Bodies as appropriate and drives for resolutions
• Ensures that applicable standards are used regarding PM methodology, as well as project team output, e.g. project presentations, monthly progress reports, KPIs and other assessments
• Ensures transparency of project status towards stakeholders and actively addresses stakeholder needs
• Drives resolution of technical issues / resource constraints through line management and stakeholders, or raises to Governance Bodies
• Contributes actively to the continuous improvement of the PPM function, including consistent application of structures, systems, processes, tools and techniques
• Identifies value add initiatives / projects for the PPM team and executes them. Promotes and actively drives innovation and continuous improvement in the PPM function.
• Builds and maintains scientific & development knowledge, and organizational memory in PPM. Observes and follows up on trends in project management and industry environment as applicable

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities :   Leads global cross-functional projects / teams / initiatives in a matrixed set-up

Direct Reports :   0

Indirect Reports :   Matrix leader of Project Teams and corresponding Work Streams

Position Accountability / Scope :

• Works independently
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation and data requires an in-depth evaluation of various (cross-functional) factors.
• Accountable for quality, process and timely deliverable of the development project team outputs
• Accountable for the development budget of assigned development projects and intitiatives

Minimum Education :

Advanced education (PhD, PharmD, BSC, MSC etc.) in science or business-related field (or equivalent)

Minimum Experience / Training Required :

• Expert knowledge of multidisciplinary project management (hard skills and soft skills), and demonstrated management experience of 4-8 years in pharma or health care industry
• Proficient knowledge of portfolio management, finance and budgeting
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strategic influencing, anticipation, ownership and accountability with broad business orientation
• Excellent team leadership and cross-functional negotiation skills, stakeholder management including multi-faceted, broad-based experience across several functions.
• Proficient communicating / presenting skills (team and executive level)
• PMI certification preferred
• In-depth understanding of business needs, issues, mitigation plans, etc.

Role :   Program Manager - Technology / IT

Industry Type :   Medical Devices & Equipment

Department :   Project & Program Management

Employment Type :   Full Time, Permanent

Role Category :   Technology / IT

Education

UG :   B.Sc in Any Specialization

PG :   MS / M.Sc(Science) in Any Specialization

Skills Required

Operational Excellence, Change Management, Pharma, Project Evaluation, Project Management, Epc, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Ppm