Senior Director, Project Mgt Office

Senior Director, Project Mgt Office

Lead the Project Management Office for R&D.

• Lead the PM office which will elevate the craft of all Project Managers in R&D by steadily training the best personal practices, tools, and methods to an end‑to‑end community of PM.
• Challenge the broader organization to be more project centric through outside‑in thinking, proposing process/culture/governance changes as part of the PPE group.
• Provide direct management oversight of the PMO group, China PM team (2), Submission PM (4 FTE + FSP) and dotted‑line reporting for Japan PM (4 FTE); ensuring consistent specialty support and that practices and resources meet the needs of the R&D portfolio.
• Provide and train R&D Project Managers in fit‑for‑purpose tools, templates, and PM learning functions that enable R&D & projects to be planned in a consistent manner, supporting risk management, budget, critical path, timelines, and resourcing.

• 12+ years in R&D project management or operations.
• Expert, first‑hand knowledge of PM best practices, tools, templates, and training groups.
• Experience working in cross‑functional R&D teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of drug research, development, and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals.
• Advanced degree in Science, MBA, PMP certification, or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting, meeting set goals by managing own timelines.
• Involvement in cross‑functional, multicultural, and international teams preferable.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in English; experience adapting messaging to suit intended audiences.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills.
• Significant experience in the application and utilization of portfolio management systems and software.

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