Project management: You will work closely with SBO directors and Sr directors to oversee various initiatives within R&D, ensuring that they are executed successfully and within the given timelines.
Operations Strategy: You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the business operations.
Stakeholder Management: You will interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to R&D, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the organization.
Continuous Improvement: You will constantly seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation within R&D operations.
Communication: Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members.
People leadership Ability to inspire, guide, and positively influence individuals and teams towards achieving common goals.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering
8-15 Years in project management/leadership in pharmaceutical environment (preferred R&D)
Highly organized and able to work independently
Well develop influencing skills and interest on building relationship across functional area
Able to negotiate through complex and difficult decision-making processes
Goal oriented and strategic thinker
Problem solving skills
Coping well with tight timeline
People management in matrix organization
Travel of up to 10%, domestic and possibly international
Preferred: PMP Project Management, Process Excellence, or equivalent Training / Certification

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementoperations strategyprocess improvementstrategic planningproblem solvingnegotiationpeople management

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementinfluencing skillsorganizational skillsgoal orientedstrategic thinkingleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

PMPProcess Excellence