Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead – Foster

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee CMC project management across the product lifecycle (development, early/late phase, commercialization, commercial manufacturing).
• Align CMC strategies/timelines with clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives.
• Drive risk identification/mitigation and operational readiness for manufacturing and supply.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of CMC project management professionals supporting cross‑functional partners.
• Support key non‑product initiatives as a project manager; oversee Director‑level PMs on non‑product work.
• Partner with Product Strategy Leads to develop, align, and execute integrated product strategies.
• Support Planisware implementation and continuous improvement of standardized planning tools; provide feedback on templated PDM tools/processes.
• Partner with Product Teams and Finance on budget planning/tracking.
• Integrate emerging AI and digital technologies into project management practices.

• BS/BA with 14+ years of experience OR MS/MA or MBA with 12+ years OR PhD/PharmD with 12+ years.

• Significant CMC project management experience (manufacturing, scale‑up, validation, tech transfer).
• Strong understanding of drug development/commercialization/lifecycle management; project management fundamentals (scope, timelines, risk, resources).
• Experience with portfolio planning tools (e.g., Planisware) and budgeting.
• Proficiency applying AI tools/digital platforms to project management; strong communication/analytical skills and executive presence.

• Salary range: $–$; may include discretionary annual bonus, long‑term incentives, paid time off, and company‑sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.

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