The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Program Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid). Details for the position are as follows:
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Job Description:
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- Pay for this position is 62.00 to 100.00 hourly depending on experience.
- This position is a 5 month contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent.
- Hybrid role, 2-3 days on-site weekly in Cambridge
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related field (Masters preferred) (PHD acceptable)
- At least 3 year’s experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and Project management experience within Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing or other drug development related function
Description:
- As part of the GMSO Program Management team, you will report to the Strategy & Operations Lead, Gastroenterology
- Leads the program and project planning efforts of MSTs (Medical Strategy Teams), in maintaining oversight for the operational plans, execution strategies & critical path for the product.
- Responsible for coordinating governance approvals for the key project deliverables and holds self and team members accountable to deliver on the agreed upon program objectives
- Manages project and resource priorities that align with the business objectives.
- Addresses and resolves project challenges, keeping Unit Head/ Lead MPM informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance concerns). Provides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations.
- Establishes, communicates and executes plans resulting in achievement of project goals
- Manages the creation of project strategies and supports the MST in presenting these strategies to key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Adjusts project strategy and priorities in response to changes in strategic direction.
- Provides direction and obtains buy-in from relevant internal stakeholders and team members to therapeutic, functional, or operational strategy.
- Identifies ways to accelerate the project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards.
- Develops strong logistical skills to manage activities across functions and regions
- Facilitate the MST and/or other group meetings and/or other group meetings and ensure agendas are appropriate to enable key discussions and decisions within the team.
- Manage the planning, operational and reporting logistics of the MST (including but not limited to: meeting schedule management, meeting facilitation, development of meeting materials with contributors, capture and follow up of action items and deliverables, distribution of minutes and maintenance of relevant SharePoint site (or equivalent))
- Responsible for building quality relationships with key stakeholders, in both TAU and Commercial, that result in valued and trusted partnerships and program support.
- Proactively identifies potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies and follows issues through to resolution, ensuring that MST arrives at a singular conclusion or recommendations
- Provides financial oversight for program budget. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of MST spending/ vendors, risks and opportunities, in partnership with the GMUH and in collaboration with GMA functional teams.
- Leads the project risk management process in the team and generates the cross-functional project risk register for assigned MSTs. Ensure that the risks identified for GMA activities at the MST are reported up through to the Global Program Manager at the GPT for consolidation into the Global Risk Management Plan for the asset.
- May travel to the US, EU and other meeting locations internationally. Approximately 5-10% travel may be required.