Associate Director – Project Management

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

Associate Director of Project Management at Sobi providing hands-on expertise for product launches. Leading project plans and cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful, on-time launch of our commercial products, including but not limited to our uncontrolled gout asset (NASP)
Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables
Assist in the coordination of a diverse, cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs
Construct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet)
Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment
Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication of project status, challenges, and achievements to all stakeholders, including senior leadership, tailoring the message to the audience
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management
Consulting experience (with pharmaceutical launch engagements) a plus
Proven track record of successful contributions in the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products
Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is a plus
Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Strong facilitation presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams without direct authority
Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information clearly for diverse audiences
Proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Summer Fridays
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementregulatory submissionscommercializationpharmaceutical product launchrisk managementmitigation strategiesproject management methodologiesproblem-solvingtime managementfacilitation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinfluencemotivationteam collaborationadaptabilitystakeholder managementcritical thinkingmultitasking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD)