Group Lead - Program Management

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key project(s) and/or key program(s) with major business impact
• Act as single point of accountability for the delivery of an assigned program
• Develop and lead a team of project managers focused on a business area(s) or portfolio
• Align interests of multiple stakeholders (client programs and department) with differing priorities to quickly drive decisions
• Regularly communicate to team and across departments
• Anticipate obstacles and adjust contingency plans accordingly
• Take responsibility for direct reports' performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress, providing constructive feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly
• Work with, coach, and support direct reports in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities for performance improvement and career development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline and approximately 8 years' experience in project management and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Master of Science in a scientific discipline and approximately 5 years' experience in project management and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Doctorate degree in a scientific discipline and approximately 3 years' experience in project management and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Project Management software experience in MS Project, Adobe Workfront, Smartsheets is preferred
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening is required

Nice to Have

• Experience with project management software such as MS Project, Adobe Workfront, Smartsheets

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline
• Master of Science in a scientific discipline
• Doctorate degree in a scientific discipline

Benefits & Perks

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth within an expanding organization
• 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
• Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement