Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Program Lead for in-house biosimilar and novel biologic development programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the successful development, manufacturing, and launch of each asset in alignment with business targets and organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Program Leadership :
- Take charge as the Program Lead for in-house biosimilar and novel biologic development programs.
- Set and achieve business targets, focusing on development, manufacturing, and launch timelines for each asset.
2. Strategic Planning :
Independently prepare and publish integrated project plans in customized excel, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.3. Stakeholder Collaboration :
Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization to ensure successful asset launch according to the established plan.Conduct weekly or fortnightly reviews with Project Leaders (PLs) from R&D and project managers to report progress and performance.4. Cross Functional Team Management & Collaboration :
Form and lead Cross Functional Core Teams (CFTs) to bring all stakeholders on the same page.Resolve conflicts, determine priorities, and identify escalation points to R&D Head and BD & Strategy Head.Work closely with BD & Strategy Head to continuously improve the project and program management function5. Financial Management :
Prepare, track, and manage the annual budget for all programs.Collaborate with Finance and Project Leads to monitor expenses on a monthly / quarterly basis.6. Continuous Improvement :
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to constantly improve systems and processes, identifying and eliminating redundancies and bottlenecks.Qualifications :
Master's degree in a Lifesciences domain & MBA / PGDMProven experience (3-5 years) in project and program management, specifically in biosimilar and novel biologic development.Strong leadership and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts effectively.Proficient in project planning tools and customized Excel for integrated project plans.