Senior Manager, R&D Portfolio Program Management

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute global product development strategies, including: Project scope and timelines
• Target Product Profile (TPP) and value drivers
• Financial modeling and risk analysis
• Regulatory strategy and launch planning
• Intellectual property (IP) strategy and functional execution
• Navigate complexity and uncertainty using critical analysis and scenario planning.
• Resource & Risk Management
• Develop and maintain resource plans; resolve conflicts to maintain project schedule commitments.
• Guide teams in proactive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Communicate project interdependencies, risks, and issues clearly and effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, and R&D to ensure full support for projects and programs.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in Science or Engineering. Advanced degree in science, engineering or business preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of Medical Device/Pharma industry experience and approximately 3-5 years of experience in R&D Project Management.
• Special Skills: Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills required. Computer Literacy with skills in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint. Specialized Training: MS Project (or equivalent) preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus Agile Methodologies preferred for software projects. Process Improvement: Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives. Systems Thinking & Operational Efficiency: Experience defining and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to drive organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Performance Under Pressure: Highly effective at managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships. Leadership & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence, and strong negotiation and influencing skills across all organizational levels, both internally and externally. Skilled in leading through complex organizational dynamics, with the ability to influence, inspire, and achieve results through others. Motivation & Team Enablement: Demonstrates high energy and a results-driven mindset, consistently motivating teams to enable performance at all levels.