Project Manager, Patient Centricity

The Project Manager, Patient Centricity which reports in to the Head, Behavioral Science Consortium (BSC), is responsible for providing operational support and expertise and leadership for Patient Centricity projects and activities. The role will be responsible for operational and at times specific project management of day-to-day activities of research and/or support of Patient Centricity activities with the goal of driving cross-functional coordination and support the development of comprehensive plans to ensure the project goals are successfully executed within agreed budgets and timelines. The role will work collaboratively with the various functional areas within Patient Centricity to ensure smooth and efficient operational implementation of functional goals. The successful candidate is a confident, collaborative team player, that is the team’s go-to colleague when it comes to solving problems and executing, all with a patient-focused growth mindset. In addition, an ideal candidate has experience and success within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. The position is based in India.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Serve as PM Support Lead for operational activities in support of matrix activities and research projects
• May also serve as PM Lead for multiple research projects
• Tracks and Reports project/Patient Centricity activities and information to support development of functional presentations to Leadership, heads of functions, and other key stakeholders including business partners in the broader Astellas organization
• Drives teams to create and evaluate alternatives and identify recommended solutions to project issues
• Communicates up, down, and across the organization; fosters open communications throughout the organization; is a good listener
• Understands Patient Centricity goals, and each vertical team: BSC, MIPI, PPat, PInS, C&I
• Understands and is proficient with all Astellas systems such as ECHO and PromoMats.
• Manages SPARK content site and ensures up to date deliverables and appropriate access is maintained
• Partner with functional areas to develop appropriate resource and prioritization plans and appropriately escalate changes in resource demand, risks, gaps or challenges
• Monitors risks in real time to ensure appropriate mitigation plans are put in place
• Facilitate decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving with people at all levels of the organization to accomplish shared project goals
• Effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently
• Track deliverables from team members and support associated action item management to resolution
• Consistently perform duties within established SOPs and is considered an expert and resource on policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Flexible work schedule with some hours off-peak during US work hours required

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in related field with 5+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, and 2+ years with operations/project management activities
• Track record of delivering in a fast-paced, innovative, dynamic environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills; history of communicating clearly and concisely; bringing issues to closure in cross-functional group settings
• Outstanding influencing skills up, down and across the organization including executive/senior management
• Proficient in the use/application of project management tools
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated experience building and leading project plans
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding operational/project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and strategies
Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Project management Certification
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical research and project management
• Prior background project management at a biotech/pharma company