Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management

General Summary

The Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management is a global role within the Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for championing cross-functional project management excellence to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development, Registration and Commercialization).

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational project leadership to one or more cross-functional teams, directing activities at all stages of the project lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
• Drive communication cross-functionally and with senior leaders on integrated program planning topics including timelines, status, risks and issues
• Proactively identify roadblocks and/or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or project execution and lead the team through scenario planning activities
• Partner with governance forums, senior leaders and/or team lead(s) to align strategy, goals and milestones with corporate objectives
• Propose innovative approaches, define process improvements and advise leaders on opportunities to optimize project results
• Determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution
• Oversee completion of project team deliverables and contribute to content development, when appropriate
• Establish project team operating norms and measure performance
• Apply subject matter expertise to mentor subordinate managers and high level professionals

Knowledge And Skills

• Broad and comprehensive understanding of project and portfolio management principles, options analysis, strategic planning, business case generation, finance and resource management
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with an ability to influence teams to prioritize activities and allocate resources to contribute to the development of operational strategy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed presentation skills
• Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise across multiple disciplines
• Organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal or external stakeholders at all levels in the organization
• Advanced business management knowledge to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and corporate objectives

Education And Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field
• Typically requires 12 years of experience and 5 years of management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$242,200 - $363,200

Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Total Rewards

• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees' needs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Matching charitable donations
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Commuting subsidy
• 401(k) plan

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status
This Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week;
or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.