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Director, R&D Project Management

Employer
CSL Behring
Location
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Start date
Nov 15, 2019

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Project Management
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

About CSL

With operations in 35+ nations and ~ 22,000 employees worldwide, CSL is driven to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment.

CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma , one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL's therapies. Seqirus is the second largest influenza vaccine company in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

We invite you to take a look at the many career possibilities available around the globe and consider building your promising future at CSL by becoming a member of our team!

Job Description

Responsible for the planning, execution, control and closing of R&D projects (Research, Development, Device and CMC) while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. Leads cross functional Core Project Team and ensure connectivity of Technical Expert Teams in support of the overall project delivery. Drives the developmentand manages the execution of high quality, integrated cross functional plans for projects. Responsible for providing critical inputs into the business planning process to support R&D executives in planning and prioritization of resources and projects. Ensures project deliverables are achieved, issues and risks are identified, managed and resolved. Prepares and actively manages annual project budgets, long range financial projections, project schedule/timeline, project scope documents and all other project documentation. Key interactions include R&D (including Research, Product Development, Non Clinical, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property) Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Development, Quality and Logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Independently responsible for overseeing and leading the successful delivery of global, cross-functional projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio.

• Oversee and/or lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of projects at the project or program level.

• Provide direct input and/or lead the cross-functional development of a global project or program strategy

• As required, lead a single highly complex program or oversee/lead multiple less complex projects within a program and/or portfolio (e.g. product portfolio).

• Effectively manage program stakeholders while working within a matrixed environment.

• Assist the business planning process including estimating, tracking and managing key project or program activities and costs to support R&D functions in planning and prioritization of resources.

• Where relevant, support collaboration activities with external partners in the preparation and management of legal agreements and integration of services, technologies and capabilities to ensure delivery of project.

• Participate in the learning and development of junior Project Management staff and provide mentoring and coaching.

• May have a small number of direct reports from within Project Management.

Education:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or Engineering, PMP certification, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (or where relevant a biomedical research organization).

• In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals (CMC, non-clinical, clinical, and regulatory).

• 7+ years' experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment, including those with complex technical, geographic, and/or regulatory elements.

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.

• Manage the R&D PM budget and forecast or components thereof and ensure that global R&D project financial and human resource needs are accurately captured and in alignment with approved project budgets.

• 3-5 years' experience supervising direct reporting staff.

• Proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).

• Manages large team or a small country/cluster with average complexity that includes multiple teams led by Managers and/or Supervisors

• Focus on tactical and operational plans with short-to mid-term focus (e.g., 1-2 years).

• Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis

• Requires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate outside own functional areas

CSL Capabilities:

• Thinks beyond and helps teams respond to the external environment

• Builds bridges and proactively improves cross-business collaboration

• Unleashes outcomes and empowers team member accountability and decision making

• Ignites agility and leads effective organizational change

• Inspires the future and ensures teams buy into the strategy

• Cultivates talent and creates development opportunities

Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications.

Company

As the third largest global biotechnology company with employees in more than 35 countries, CSL Behring is focused on serving patients with serious and rare diseases, including coagulation disorders, primary immune deficiencies, hereditary angioedema, respiratory disease and neurological disorders. We collaborate with patient and biomedical communities to improve access to therapies, advance scientific knowledge and support future medical research. 


CSL Behring's dynamic environment fosters innovation and attracts the best and brightest who share a commitment to helping save lives. People here are free to live their Promising FUTURES where they can fulfill their individual career aspirations and realize their potential. 


CSL Behring is committed to diversity and inclusion, both of which underpin our Values of patient focus, innovation, collaboration, integrity and superior performance. We believe that by harnessing and honoring the unique capabilities, experiences and perspectives of our people, we are better able to serve our patients.


CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. The parent company, CSL Limited, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs more than 27,000 people, and provides its life-saving medicines in more than 70 countries. 
For more information visit www.cslbehring.com. Help us deliver on our promise to save lives and protect the health of people around the world. Promising FUTURES start at CSL Behring!

Stock Symbol: CSL

Stock Exchange: Australian Securities Exchange

Company info
Phone
610-878-4000
Location
1020 First Avenue
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
19406
United States

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