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Director, Global Program Management
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD
Description:
The Director of Project Management in the GPPM organization is accountable for the leadership of cross-functional drug development teams to achieve key strategic objectives and deliver development, regulatory, and commercial breakthroughs.The GPPM group in AstraZeneca currently has an opening for a Director-level role supporting the Late Stage Oncology team. Responsibilities Program Strategic Alignment Provides program management leadership by active input into the project strategy & vision, ensuring alignment of the project strategy with operational delivery.May lead the drug project strategy as assigned by PM Head or project leaderEnsures appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal processes (TA strategy, TA prioritization, corporate scorecard) Team Leadership and Delivery Creates a shared sense of purpose, inspires and energizes othersCoaches project teams towards successful issue resolution and decision making and focuses the team on the right activities at the right time, can handle the majority of challenging project situationsServes as a core team member and drives efficient operation of the early and/or late stage project teams including overall plans, priorities, budget and risk management Governance and Investment Decisions Manages team towards optimized governance decisions - e.g. Phase IDs, project revisionsProvides guidance to both the team and senior management / governance bodies that allows efficient (timely and informed) decision makingLeverages broad influential network and ensures engagement at all levels prior to key decisions Planning, Monitoring and Delivery Ensures that overall team results, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved and attained, and that the project optimally fulfils all business reporting requirements.Maintains plans of the highest data quality, accountable for all Project Management deliverables associated with the project team(s) covered Entrepreneurship Leads by example in learning, innovation, cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution; seeks opportunities to change paradigm and removes barriers within and outside the team.Champions company best practices and adoption of new project management practices.Uses business knowledge to drive cross-project learning, champion and embed better ways of working across the enterprise. Skills and Experience Required Bachelor's degree in a scientific subject or related, Master's degree or higher preferredAt least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industryExperienced project manager with successful record of delivering complex/ high business impact drug development projects within agreed time, quality and cost.Ability to motivate, lead and inspire high performing teamsExperienced knowledge of project management tools and processes.Experience ensuring high quality data in enterprise systemsTrack record of effective Senior Stakeholder management, demonstrating strong ability to influence strategically Desirable Relevant therapeutic area expertiseAdvanced degree in a scientific discipline and / or MBAProject Management (PMP) Certification About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global innovation driven biopharmaceutical business, and we are investing very heavily in our scientific and clinical capabilities. We discover, develop, manufacture, and market small molecules and biologics for important areas of healthcare, which include some of the world's most serious illnesses: oncology, cardiovascular, infection, autoimmune, respiratory, and inflammation.We are active in over one hundred countries with a growing presence in emerging markets including China, Brazil, Mexico and Russia. We employ over 50,000 people and invest over $5 billion in R&D each year.AstraZeneca is proud to have an outstanding workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here employees are empowered to express perspectives and are made to feel valued and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. Date Posted 26-Apr-2024 Closing Date 09-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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