Associate Director, Project Management – Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls; CMC)

• Lead project management efforts for CMC product development from First in Human through Transfer to Supply
• Manage end-to-end CMC development projects, including projects of significant complexity
• Drive cross-functional teams and lead by influence to develop strategies and ensure execution
• Guide creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans
• Develop CMC strategies optimized for the portfolio
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information
• Integrate activities across key functional areas and proactively identify risks
• Communicate project information to team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders
• Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
• Guide teams through corporate governance and business requirements
• Lead key team meetings, create agendas, ensure participation, provide project management insights, and follow up on progress
• Participate in CIPM and GPAM departmental initiatives and work streams
• Mentor, coach, and oversee Specialist and Senior Specialist project managers
• Support multiple projects with team management, stakeholder management, and governance preparation

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related role required
• Experience planning and executing strategies for drug/vaccine product registration and commercialization/life-cycle management
• Ability to translate knowledge and expertise to other development teams and areas
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to appropriately raise issues to teams and management
• Ability to keep team members, departmental colleagues, and management apprised of project status and issues
• Ability to serve as a resource for colleagues and program teams
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and networks
• Ability to foster cooperation and use differing perspectives to generate ideas
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD) preferred
• Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal project management coursework/training strongly preferred
• No visa sponsorship
• United States and Puerto Rico residency required
• Valid driving license not required

Demonstrates expertise in project management for CMC product development, including strategy planning, execution, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in managing complex projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders.

• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• CMC Product Development
• Drug/Vaccine Product Registration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Identification
• Project Scheduling
• Governance Preparation

• Strong Oral Communication
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Collaborative Work
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Flexibility in Dynamic Environments

• Project Management Certification (PMP)

• CMC Development
• Life-Cycle Management
• First in Human
• Integrated Project Plans
• Corporate Governance