Vx RD Global Head Project Management

Main Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for Vaccines R&D project management (standards, governance frameworks, AI/digital-enabled practices).
• Drive end-to-end portfolio execution (scope, schedule, cost, quality), monitor pipeline health, accelerate and drive corrective actions.
• Lead risk management and compliance for all New Vaccine projects (risk identification, lessons learned, audit readiness).
• Enable governance via transparent Stage Gate processes; act as TARC Secretary and liaison between Vaccine R&D and Corporate Portfolio Management.
• Lead and develop a global team (20+; 4 direct reports; 15+ project managers total), fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and digital innovation.
• Oversee financial and resource planning (resource and cost forecasts; alignment across R&D, Franchise, and Manufacturing/Supply).

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or PhD in Life Sciences/Medicine/Pharmacy/Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years pharmaceutical R&D project/program management required.
• 3+ years people leadership experience required.

• End-to-end vaccine/pharma development value chain knowledge.
• Leadership in complex global matrix environments.
• PM methodologies (PMBOK; Hybrid/Agile preferred).
• Proven risk management; business/financial acumen.
• Experience rolling out digital planning tools/AI.
• English fluent (required);
  French fluent (preferred).
• Up to 20% domestic/international travel.

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.