Senior Global Project Manager
Chiesi Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cary • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Subject matter expert of project management in the organization that has an impact on the coordination of a product or set of products life, at all stages of the product lifecycle
- Responsible for coordinating the project team in translating the project strategy into an overall cross functional integrated plan and for providing routine base update of project status
- Develop and continuously update an integrated cross-functional project plan covering the full product lifecycle, including post-approval lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy
- Coordinate the project team to define the risk profile, mitigation actions, and integrate them into the overall plan
- Support budget definition, monitor and challenge project spending to ensure consistency with product/Therapeutic Area strategy
- Facilitate project governance by maintaining key project documentation and ensuring governance processes are followed
- Identify roadblocks and deadlocks, drive consensus, and enable timely decision-making across functions
- Build and support an empowered project team together with the Global Project Leader and Development Leader, providing feedback and supporting development objectives
- Define project objectives, scope, critical milestones, priorities, and roles & responsibilities with key leaders
- Translate strategic options into a feasible development plan, balancing value, risk, and trade-offs for the company, and proactively coordinate execution
- Track project progress and regularly communicate status, milestones, risks, and budget performance to stakeholders and governance bodies
- Collaborate with Alliance Management on partnership projects and support evaluation/due diligence for potential new projects
- Promote project management culture, tools, and lean processes to improve efficiency and execution quality
Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Economics, or Management/Engineering-related disciplines
- International Project Management certification preferred (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, ideally including new product development
- Proven ability to work in highly matrixed organizations and manage cross-functional, multicultural teams; resilient, flexible, and quick learner
- Strong leadership in team dynamics and discussions, with the confidence to address and resolve conflict
- Excellent influencing and consensus-building skills, able to align diverse stakeholders, drive critical milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare programs
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Robust relocation support
- Performance bonuses
- Flexible working arrangements
- Remote work options
- Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementcross-functional project planningrisk managementbudget managementproduct lifecycle managementstakeholder communicationproject governancemilestone trackingconflict resolutionnew product development
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencingconsensus-buildingteam dynamicsflexibilityresiliencequick learningcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
International Project Management certificationPMIPRINCE2