Project Manager, Portfolio Management (Insourced to MNC), BJ

Job Overview:

The Insourced Project Manager, Portfolio Mangement is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the R&D project portfolio to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders in preclinical research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and business units to prioritize, plan, and execute drug development programs. The ideal candidate will balance scientific, operational, and commercial considerations to drive portfolio efficiency and value.

Job Description:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes duties including but not limited to those listed below:

• Translates team’s strategic objectives into operational plans;

• Provides insight into operational feasibility of proposed strategies.

• Drives cross-functional and cross-geographical alignment to strategic plans and goals.

• Recognizes and flags internal or external impacts to strategies and plans; leads team in characterizing the impacts and revising plans, as appropriate.

• Coordinates inputs into asset valuation and prioritization evaluations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines related to drug development or business management is required. An advanced scientific or business degree is highly desirable.

• Previous experience in a project management role.

Prior Experience Preferred:

• Level is determined by:

o Qualifications of the individual (based on experience and competencies).

o Business need (based on the complexity of the deliverables).

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Communication Skills and Influence:

• Supports team effectiveness and delivery through excellent communications (written, verbal and presentation skills).

• Is able to influence team through personal credibility and track record of delivery of personal and team goals.

• Proven ability to develop a network within the company to facilitate decision making and overcome barriers to delivery.