Assistant Vice President

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project management oversight for all injectable, OSD product development and lifecycle projects.
• Drive and track project performance across schedule, budget, scope, quality, and risk parameters.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Identify and resolve project bottlenecks and resource constraints; escalate critical issues to senior leadership as needed.
• Implement and reinforce standardized project management tools, templates, trackers, and governance processes.
• Maintain and communicate project documentation, including timelines, risk registers, meeting minutes, and status reports.
• Conduct periodic project reviews and present progress updates to clients and executive leadership.
• Support the enhancement of project management competencies across departments via mentorship, knowledge-sharing sessions, and best practice dissemination.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Leverage industry-standard project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smart sheet, JIRA, or equivalent) for effective project tracking and reporting.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• PMP® or PRINCE2® certification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry.
• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects across regulated markets (e.g., US FDA, EU EMA).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and other project management platforms/tools.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement & Management
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Business Acumen in Pharmaceutical Development
• Adaptability and Results Orientation
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with injectable products and familiarity with regulatory submission processes (ANDA, NDA, etc.).
• Exposure to both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.
• Capability to drive knowledge management and process optimization initiatives.