Associate Director, R&D Project Management

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 project or oversee/lead multiple smaller, less complex projects within a program and/or portfolio.
• Effectively manage project 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.

Qualifications:
• 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.
• 7-10 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.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).

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