CSL

Director, Project Management – Drug Development R&D

CSL

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: King of Prussia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D Drug Development projects of strategic importance to CSL’s product portfolio.
  • Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics.
  • Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation.
  • Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders.
  • Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans.
  • Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.
  • Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans.
  • Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline).
  • Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
  • 7+ years’ experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment.
  • In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.
  • Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills.
  • Proven success with building and developing matrix teams.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills.
  • Exemplary project management skills.
  • Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).
  • An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
Benefits
  • CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1.
  • We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
  • CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters.
  • Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life.
  • Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementdrug researchdrug developmentmanufacturing processesbudget managementrisk managementtimeline managementscope managementreportingperformance monitoring
Soft skills
influencing abilitycollaboration skillscoachingmentorshipexecutive presencecommunication skillschange managementteam buildingproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Masters of Business Administration (MBA)advanced degree (MSc, PhD)