Director, Analytical Project Management

Key Accountabilities

1. Portfolio & Project Management Leadership

• Lead the ARD India portfolio of Analytical Project Leads (APLs) analytical development projects across early and late phase programs spanning across the modalities, viz., oral, xRNA, radio-ligand therapy, parenterals.
• Ensure robust project planning, tracking, and delivery in alignment with global timelines and regulatory requirements
• Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and escalation mechanisms
• Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices

2. Governance & Decision Framework

• Establish and lead project governance structures (reviews, portfolio boards, dashboards)
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and prioritization
• Ensure transparency of project status, risks, milestones, and resource utilization
• Align governance processes with global ARD project management standards

3. Cross-functional Integration & Stakeholder Management

• Act as key interface between ARD scientific teams, TRD, global project leaders, and cross-functional partners
• Ensure alignment of analytical development activities with overall program and CMC strategies
• Facilitate effective communication across geographies (India, Switzerland, China)
• Strengthen collaboration with functions such as Regulatory, Quality, Supply, and External Partners

4. Resource & Capacity Management

• Lead demand and capacity planning across ARD project portfolio
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient utilization and delivery against priorities
• Partner with functional heads to balance portfolio demands and capability development
• Drive workforce planning aligned with future pipeline needs

5. Operational Excellence & Digital Enablement

• Drive continuous improvement in project execution through lean principles and digital tools
• Implement data analytics and dashboarding to enhance performance visibility
• Standardize reporting, KPIs, and performance tracking across projects
• Promote automation and digitalization in project management processes

6. People & Capability Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Analytical Project Leads
• Build strong project management capabilities within ARD India
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation
• Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building

Minimum Requirements

• PhD / Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry
• 15–18+ years in Analytical R&D / Pharmaceutical Development
• Proven experience in project / portfolio management within drug development
• Strong understanding of end-to-end development lifecycle (early to commercialization)
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations with cross-functional leadership

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