Director, Portfolio Program Management

About the role

Drive and contribute to Asset Team (Asset Development Team / Asset Leadership Board) strategies and aligned execution. Serve as a core member of the Asset Team and coordinate Asset Team activities and deliverables. Actively contribute to cross-functional Asset Team discussions both from a PM functional perspective, and a cross-functional strategic perspective. In partnership with the Project Lead, lead and coordinate Asset Team development of the cross-functional Asset Strategy. Ensure clear translation of asset strategy to integrated execution plans across Asset Team sub-teams. Drive a coordinated approach across Asset sub-team project managers to ensure aligned execution of the asset strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Planners to ensure accurate, up to date asset level timelines and reporting. Accountable for partnering with the project planners to ensure that Asset Team time is managed effectively. Partners with project planners for scenario analysis and associated analytics for asset plans. Ensures that dashboard reports are timely and accurate.
• Identify, communicate and manage asset risks. Partners with the Project Lead to proactively identify, communicate and manage cross-functional asset risks with an All for One AbbVie mindset. Partners with sub-team project managers to ensure transparent identification and communication of sub-team risks. Partners with the Project Lead and applies judgment to ensure that the appropriate risks are captured at the Asset Team level and transparently communicated and escalated as appropriate.
• Partner with the Project Lead to drive cross-functional Asset Team effectiveness. Drives cross-functional alignment within the Asset Team and structures Asset Team discussions to drive good decision-making practices. Supports high-performing Asset Team through monitoring and assessing the team’s performance. Actively shares learning and collaborates with other Asset Team PM leads to apply best practices to supported Asset Teams. Accountable for helping Asset Team navigate the governance process effectively and efficiently and appropriate use of each forum.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of roles associated with drug development (research and development, commercial, project management, operations) with a track record of expertise in one or more therapeutic areas.
• Minimum of 3 years supporting cross-functional drug development teams in a core function (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations).

Qualifications

• Developing strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Growing knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills

• Preferred: Experience in late stage drug development, including being a part of a launch team.
• Experience with both global and regional teams in the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Pay

$160,500 - $305,000 USD

Schedule

Primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.