Director, Program Management Office, Global Medical Affairs (ex-China)

General Description: 

The Director of Global Medical Affairs Program Management Office (GMA PMO) will serve as the head of Medical Governance and Operations. In this role, the Director will work toward standardization of key operational activities across Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and provide Project Management support for the GMA Leadership Team. The Director will also have accountability of the following medical processes: Global and US Medical Review Committee process, Global and US Medical Education Grants Review Committee process, and Global and US Contracting process. This role will work closely across all functions, franchises and regions within Medical, as well as engage with key cross-functional partners including Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.  

The Director will ensure the delivery of results on-time and within-budget, while driving effective communication within the team and to key stakeholders. As an integral member of the growing PMO and Global Medical Excellence team, the Director will also lead other projects and initiatives to support standardization, optimization, and evolution of medical processes and governance.  

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who has a strong Medical Affairs Operations background and is able keep the big picture in mind even as they support day-to-day tactics. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and have exceptional skills organizing and synthesizing information. Additionally, the candidate should thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and demonstrate a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.  

This position will report to the Vice President of Global Medical Excellence within GMA. 

Education Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degrees (Master’s Degree, PhD, PharmD) are a plus

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree with 10 + years of experience or a Master's or higher with 7 + years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences industry
• 6 + years of experience working in a project or program management role or in Medical Operations
• Industry experience – a strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and previous drug development experience is required. 
• Operational experience within Medical Affairs is required.  Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred
• Analytical Thinking – possesses the ability to breakdown a problem and implement a scalable solution that takes long-term strategy into account 
• Excellence in Execution – ability to execute accurately and with a sense of urgency; strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Initiative and Resourcefulness – works independently, anticipates needs to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and solves problems without needing guidance/direction 
• Communication - excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to present key information objectively and clearly 
• Meeting Management – excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills 
• Project Management – highly proficient at both building and maintaining Gantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing projects 
• Problem Solving – A proactive and effective problem solver who works well with others; proven ability to manage complex and challenging situations to drive to clarity 
• Team Player – has a team-oriented approach 
• Business Sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Power Point) is required 
• Proficiency with Smartsheet is preferred, competency is required 
• Familiarity with Veeva MedComms, VVQD, Cybergrants are all a plus 
• Project Management certification is a plus