Global Program Management Lead, N & I, Fertility, CM & E, GH

Your Role

• Lead global drug development program teams (early or late stage) as per Research and Development Governance (RDG)
• Oversee cross-functional program management activities for Discovery Program Team (DPT) and/or Global Program Team (GPT) from Exploratory Development (ED) to market launch and life-cycle management
• Collaborate with Global Program Head (GPH) and team members to drive the Integrated Evidence Plan
• Own the integrated program plan, including budget, timelines, and scenario planning aligned with the High-level Operational Plan
• Proactively identify and manage program-level risks and decision-making processes at key inflection points
• Work with GPT members to create high-quality data packages for governance and fast decision-making
• Shape program strategy and prioritize overall success while considering enterprise operational strategies
• Manage Program Steering Team (PST) meetings, including agendas, presentations, and follow-up on action items
• Develop GPT and PST charters to define roles, communication plans, and performance reviews
• Coordinate information flow within the GPT and align best practices across the organization
• Oversee internal and external program reporting and communication in collaboration with the GPH
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement within the GPT
• Lead the cross-functional Project Management Expert Team to enhance the project management excellence within the GPT
• Partner with Business Development on licensing opportunities
• Collaborate closely with strategic alliance partners for jointly developed programs
• Work closely with Portfolio Management to provide quality data for program evaluation as part of strategic planning
• Validate and sign-off on program-level financial data for Strategy Development (SD) and forecast cycles
• Share knowledge and mentor others to enhance Global Program Management performance

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field with 10-15+ years in drug development within the global pharmaceutical or related industry, including 6+ years within program management OR
• Advanced degree (MBA, Masters or PhD) in Life Sciences or related field with 7-10+ years in drug development within the global pharmaceutical or related industry, including 4+ years within program management
• Strong understanding of the drug development process and critical thinking skills
• Advanced experience in situational leadership, managing cross functional teams and influencing without authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., PMP)
• Ability to resolve complex issues and manage stakeholder interactions independently
• Proficient in managing program complexity, financial valuations, risk management, and scenario planning

Location

On-site Billerica, MA

Pay

$159,200 – $238,800. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.