Director - Project Management - Oncology - Pfizer - La Jolla

Role Description
The Project Manager provides comprehensive project management for one or more Pfizer Oncology Asset teams to ensure alignment and execution of development, medical and commercial strategic and operational objectives. Drives development of the program strategy and planning to ensure alignment with overarching candidate and partner line plans, and oncology business goals, including gaining governance endorsement of key decision points. Ensures that all operational deliverables of the program are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget target, and with quality that meets or exceeds the business needs.
Assesses and regularly manages risks within the program, and works to implement and monitor mitigation strategies, and appropriately escalate items to senior leadership and partner lines should a deliverable be running off track. Ensures accurate and timely communication of asset information and creates a high-functioning team environment.

Responsibilities
Drug Program Strategy & Planning:
*Working with Asset Team Leadership, leads development of integrated program plans (e.g. Development, Lifecycle, and Operating plans) and ensures alignment with the overall candidate strategic plan, oncology strategic plan, and partner line plans for the program scope, which may span from FIP to LOE.
*For early development programs, may also lead the development and coordination of an integrated project plan to ensure effective and efficient transition from the Research Unit to Pfizer Oncology at the appropriate milestone.
*Develops and maintains an integrated program level budget (in partnership with the Asset Team Leader, Finance and partner line representatives).
*Leads the process for evaluation, optimization and planning of alternative development and operational options.
*Leads, develops and manages all asset or program scheduling, resource forecasts and controls for the delivery of the proram
*Clearly defines critical path activities and decision criteria; ensures these are understood by team members and other stakeholders
*Designs, recommends & implements new processes, approaches or tools to manage the program or team.

Program Implementation & Execution:
* With Asset Team Leader, leads the development and coordination of program level goals and closely monitors progress against these goals for operational efficiency.
* Monitors activities across all team members and line functions involved in the program to ensure achievement of key decision points and milestones according to time, cost, and quality parameters of the endorsed plan
*Proactively identifies and manages emerging changes and opportunities, drives iterations of the plans including updates in the project schedule; works with the team to optimize resource utilization and maximize return on investment.
*Designs, recommends & implements new processes, approaches or tools to benefit the program or team.
*Reviews and/or approves operational activities and costs; monitors and manages program activities against the approved budget; leads the team to manage exposures through internal tradeoffs or seek approval through appropriate processes for additional budget as necessary.
*Negotiates the allocation of partner line resources to support the endorsed development plan

Proram Risk Analysis and Management:
*Leads the team in the preparation, implementation, maintenance, communication, and management of integrated program risk management plans, including risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies
*Proactively identifies operational and program issues, facilitates development of team recommendations and action options, and ensures appropriate escalation to senior leadership and partner lines
*Identifies emerging changes and implements strategies that result in de-risking the overall program and or capitalizing on opportunities

Information & Communication Management:
*Ensures effective, accurate and timely communication of program information (e.g. agendas, minutes, governance/advisory board materials and presentations) to meet the needs of the asset team, and it's stakeholders
* Participates in representing the Asset Team in governance presentations, Operating Plan reviews, stakeholder discussions, and other venues.
* Provides complete, accurate and timely timeline, budget and resource information in appropriate Pfizer systems to enable effective portfolio management and decision making within Pfizer Oncology

Team Effectiveness:
*Utilizes negotiation, facilitation, meeting management and conflict resolution skills to enhance cross-functional team performance
*Understands and communicates team roles/responsibilities; helps new team members get up to speed on the project, and ensures all team members have access to project information necessary to be successful
*Ensures all appropriate team member views have been raised and incorporated into team decisions as appropriate
*Identifies team performance issues and partners with Asset Team Leader to recommend and develop appropriate actions
*Facilitates teamwork and promotes Pfizer Oncology cultural traits through exemplary personal behaviors and actions.

Qualifications
Training & Education:
*Bachelor's degree minimum (advanced degree desirable) in a discipline relevant to drug development or business
*6+ years experience in pharmaceutical development or a related area
*Strong leadership skills, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and meeting facilitation skills
* Knowledge of Pfizer drug development processes and related systems
*Understanding of the project management discipline and its application to drug development (professional PM certification highly desirable)
* Hands-on experience in creating and maintaining project schedules in Microsoft Project or an equivalent system is highly desirable
* Professional PM Certification (PMP or equivalent) and Oncology research or Oncology clinical development background is highly desirable


Prior Experience:
*Successful track record in a team leadership, project management, or functional lead role on one or more pharmaceutical development teams
*Experience with communicating key messages to senior-level stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to utilize project management tools and techniques (such as developing integrated project plans, critical path management, project change control, project risk management, and decision analysis)
*Extensive hands-on experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning system to create and manage project timelines (Pfizer EPM and Snapshot experience highly desirable)
*Familiarity with clinical trial execution, working with contract research organizations, budget management and related areas highly desirable
*Track record for delivery against challenging personnel and team goals
*Understanding of medical and commercial issues that drive development projects
*Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging and complex matrix team environment

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