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Project Lead of one or more (depends on project complexity) NPI projects in one or more Therapeutic Areas Project types: Make, Co-development and/or L&A projects Leads and oversees crossfunctional project evaluation, planning and execution (I&D and other functions, e.g. Commercial, Operations, etc.) Assumes End to End project lead accountability from project start to launch in key market Drives execution, update and endorsement of development plans (time, cost, quality, risk, technical, medical, science) and consolidates all functional input into the plans. Drives definition of clear project team deliverables, secures implementation and oversees the project team performance Represents the project in PPM leadership team and at relevant EPD governance meetings (with senior leaders). Contributor to PPM strategy and operational excellence In PPM team, drives implementation of functional strategy and goals. Drives continuous improvement and adherence to EPD s PM standards Output : Crossfunctionally integrated project evaluations and development strategies aligned with Therapeutic area roadmap Presentations to Governance bodies with I&D leadership or EPC senior leadership, e.g. Innovation Board Consolidated and cross-functionally aligned development plans Progress reports, milestone tracking, project plan management, risk-and change management including presentations to stakeholders and governance bodies Budget plan and management for assigned projects Project documentation and tracking according to EPD s PM approach (e.g. One PM ) Core Job Responsibilities: Contributes to creation and consolidation of crossfunctional input for Therapeutic area strategies and works closely with the PPM representative for the relevant TA. Leads crossfunctional team to drive and collate assigned idea evaluations, development assumptions, strategies and development plans for new projects. Project types may include consumer products, pharmaceutical products, devices, digital products/services and combinations thereof. Secures alignment, transparency and endorsement of development assumptions and strategy from development functions, Regulatory, PV, Operations, IP, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Affiliates, Partners, etc. as required. Chairs and leads project teams (meetings, decisions, risk and issue management, etc.) and is a guardian of project team performance, as well as quality and consistency of applied PM approaches Ensures definition of clear team deliverables and follows-up/secures them Brings in additional functional and external expertise to Project Team if needed Drives and oversees operational activities (e.g. development project execution, link to existing work streams, consolidation of resources and external costs) Acts and knowledge manager for the Project Teams, as well as stakeholders (e.g. TeamSite, PM system); Presents project progress and status at Governance Body meetings and proactively raises issues, risks, required decisions to stakeholders and/or Governance Bodies as appropriate and drives for resolutions Ensures that applicable standards are used regarding PM methodology, as well as project team output, e.g. project presentations, monthly progress reports, KPIs and other assessments Ensures transparency of project status towards stakeholders and actively addresses stakeholder needs Drives resolution of technical issues/resource constraints through line management and stakeholders, or raises to Governance Bodies Contributes actively to the continuous improvement of the PPM function, including consistent application of structures, systems, processes, tools and techniques Identifies value add initiatives / projects for the PPM team and executes them. Promotes and actively drives innovation and continuous improvement in the PPM function. Builds and maintains scientific & development knowledge, and organizational memory in PPM. Observes and follows up on trends in project management and industry environment as applicable Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Leads global cross-functional projects / teams / initiatives in a matrixed set-up Direct Reports: 0 Indirect Reports: Matrix leader of Project Teams and corresponding Work Streams Position Accountability/Scope: Works independently Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation and data requires an in-depth evaluation of various (cross-functional) factors. Accountable for quality, process and timely deliverable of the development project team outputs Accountable for the development budget of assigned development projects and intitiatives Minimum Education: Advanced education (PhD, PharmD, BSC, MSC etc.) in science or business-related field (or equivalent) Minimum Experience/Training Required: Expert knowledge of multidisciplinary project management (hard skills and soft skills), and demonstrated management experience of 4-8 years in pharma or health care industry Proficient knowledge of portfolio management, finance and budgeting Demonstrated leadership skills, including strategic influencing, anticipation, ownership and accountability with broad business orientation Excellent team leadership and cross-functional negotiation skills, stakeholder management including multi-faceted, broad-based experience across several functions. Proficient communicating/ presenting skills (team and executive level) PMI certification preferred In-depth understanding of business needs, issues, mitigation plans, etc.
