Business Development Senior Manager; Ethical- Project Management

Business Development Senior Manager (Ethical) – Project Management

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The Senior Manager – Project Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and end-to-end oversight for all New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle projects under PHG Innovations. This role ensures operational excellence, cross‑functional alignment, and timely delivery of PHG’s innovation pipeline, which includes high‑complexity pharmaceutical projects (BE studies, patent‑sensitive products, medical devices, biological products, advanced therapy projects and technology collaborations).

• Strategic Project Leadership & Cross‑Functional
• Lead the overall governance and execution of PHG NPD and existing product projects.
• Ensure alignment with PHG Innovations’ strategic priorities and corporate growth targets.
• Provide high‑level problem‑solving and risk mitigation across all projects.
• Drive collaboration among R&D, QA/QC, RA, Medical, SCM, Production, Marketing, and Finance.
• Lead steering discussions and escalate issues to ensure timely decisions and project continuity.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory timelines, and company standards.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders across the matrix organization.
• Technical Project Oversight & Project Governance
• Oversee BE study strategy, vendor coordination, protocol alignment, and risk management.
• Review and guide patent assessments, IP risk analysis, and regulatory readiness.
• Supervise complex or high‑impact projects including technology transfers.
• Establish and enhance project governance frameworks, systems, dashboards, and trackers.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, interdependency management, and budget guidance.
• Ensure alignment between Project Management and Portfolio Management on project & product planning.
• Report progress, risks, and escalations to the PHG Innovations Head.
• Launch Readiness
• Oversee full launch preparation across functions to ensure operational, supply, and regulatory readiness.
• Resolve critical launch issues and ensure high‑quality execution. Ensure all project documentation and compliance steps are completed before launch.
• People Management
• Lead, develop, and mentor Project Management Managers and Associates, ensuring capability growth and succession readiness.
• Build a high‑performing, collaborative Project Management team with strong ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, data‑driven decision‑making, and proactive problem‑solving.
• Build a high‑performing, collaborative, and accountable team.
• Strategic Contribution to PHG Innovations
• Support the PHG Innovations Head by providing high‑level project insights, risk forecasts, resource needs, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to corporate discussions on new business expansions, new partnership models, and innovation acceleration initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacist).
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including product development and commercialization processes.
• Advanced training/certifications in Project Management (PMP) strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years in pharmaceutical Project Management, NPD, or technical project leadership.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑functional projects (BE studies, regulatory, launch readiness).
• Experience supervising managers or multi‑level teams in a matrix environment.
• Exposure to technology transfers, or cross‑border projects is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of NPD processes, regulatory pathways, BE study requirements, QA/QC, manufacturing, and patent‑related assessments.
• Familiarity with biological products, combination products, technology transfer projects or advanced therapy projects is an advantage.
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and disciplined execution.
• Strong strategic thinking with capability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in English; strong command of project management tools and Microsoft Office.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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