Director, PDM Infrastructure - Foster

Director, PDM Infrastructure - Foster City

United States - California - Foster City Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Regular

Reporting to th e Senior Director , Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Operations Management , the Director , PDM Infrastructure will lead the team responsible for the key non-GMP systems that have an outsized impact on how we store, find and access non-GMP information in PDM. SharePoint ( G.Share ) and PDM apps like the PDM Team Rostering application ( G.Force

) will the initial areas of focus. PDM has generated a great deal of important non-GMP information ; being able to find and access such information easily and consistently across PDM will improve efficiency and speed . Success in this role depends on ongoing solicitation of feedback from PDM stakeholders and continuous improvement .

• Lead the G.Share Sites and G.Share Business Apps teams
• Assess and prioritize current non-GMP infrastructure for knowledge sharing and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Serve as a member of the PDM Operations Management Leadership Team , connecting work that the PDM Infrastructure team does with the broader PDM Operations Management strategy
• Implement strategy and plan for enabling more efficient and consistent access to non-GMP information across PDM , making it easier and more efficient for PDM staff to get their work done
• Work effectively with partners in I T, with clearly defined roles & responsibilities. This role is not a technical systems role; it is the business side of information infrastructure and access

A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 12+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry. Or MS with 10+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Strong business acumen, with demonstrated capability to translate information infrastructure to improved efficiency

Strong experience with SharePoint and web-based information storage and access

Demonstrated capability to navigate and lead in a highly networked environment and experienced with the required elevated level of influencing skills.

Elevated communication skills, both written and oral. Strong presenter capable of engaging with, and facilitating conversations with, the senior leaders in the organization.

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic plans and objectives for departments, especially in a highly networked environment.

Solid understanding of current industry trends.

Experience leading a non-technical team that interfaces with technical teams

Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, goal setting and performance management.

Demonstrated capacity to understand complex problems and to implement solutions that are as simple as possible.

Experience with knowledge management

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Job Requisition  R0046747

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Job Level Director