Associate Director, NDBI Portfolio & Project Management

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading strategic programs and project teams to enable execution, with a focus on robust project management practices and delivery of value for business partners.
• Managing the administration of project submissions and approvals through established prioritization and governance processes.
• Leading, participating in, or attending (as appropriate) project and portfolio review meetings and providing reporting to project sponsors.
• Ensuring a clear and consistent approach to risk management in alignment with Finance and business partners.
• Monitoring project progress in a timely and accurate manner and providing sponsors and stakeholders with sufficient visibility and information to support decision‑making.
• Ensuring project risks, issues, and dependencies are proactively managed to minimize disruption to successful delivery, with escalation to project sponsors when appropriate.
• Partnering closely with Investment Owners and Project Leads to ensure accurate and robust budget tracking and monitoring against project plans.
• Identifying innovative solutions to complex challenges through effective leadership, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Supporting Global Development Project Managers (PMs) in the adoption and sustainment of core project management processes and tools.

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Physical Sciences, or a related field is required.
• An advanced degree (e.g., Master's) is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant business and project management experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry is required.
• Experience utilizing standard project management tools and methodologies and leading cross‑functional teams is required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development and clinical operations processes, including experience working across diverse business processes and system environments, is preferred.
• Experience leading and delivering complex programs that improved operational performance within cross‑functional environments is preferred.
• FPX training and certification is preferred.
• Project management certification is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Demonstrated influencing, negotiation, verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Project and portfolio management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a dynamic environment is required.

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, focusing on risk management, budget tracking, and cross‑functional team leadership. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive operational performance and deliver value to business partners.