HYBRID in Mettawa IL
Pay : $90-$98 / hr
Required :
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or business-related field is required.
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP) preferred.
- Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement).
- Performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards).
- At least 10 years of experience pharmaceutical experience with a Bachelors, 9 years with MS, 8 Years with PhD.
- Experience should include 3-4 years of project management and / or process improvement related experience. Demonstrated management experience.
- Demonstrated management experience preferred.
- HEOR priorities and enterprise leadership commitments
- end-to-end project management for HEOR's strategic initiatives (e.g., functional planning, launch readiness, qtrly ev gen reviews, etc).
- Build bridges within V&E pillars and cross functional partners (e.g., IMAP, medical affairs, commercial teams, etc) to ensure HEOR delivers impact evidence generation.
Job Description : Purpose :
The Medical Affairs Project Management (PM) team focuses on driving performance through learning, technology, and the practice of innovation. The Associate Director Project Management serves as both a primary point of contact and strategic partner for TA leadership. The scope of this role is global, supporting multiple Therapeutic areas (TAs) at a programmatic level (i.e. multiple related TAs).
Responsibilities :
Strategic Partnership & LeadershipActs as a thought partner to the VP on HEOR priorities and enterprise leadership commitments.Creates priorities with clarity and focus.Serves as a delegate in meetings when needed.Strategic Initiative ManagementLead end-to-end project management for HEOR's strategic initiatives (e.g., functional planning, launch readiness, qtrly ev gen reviews, etc).Develop clear charters, milestones, success metrics, and governance for key initiatives.Drive execution discipline with team ensuring timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies are managed proactively.Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies.Operational ExcellenceOwns the planning and orchestration of leadership forums (NELT, XLT, planning sessions, offsites).Partners with cross functional partners to lead annual planning processTrack progress against HEOR objectives, priorities and tactical plansLaise with commercial and medical project leads (PLs) to ensure HEOR alignment on key initiatives / eventsLiase with team to monitor resources, budgets, and headcount planningCommunications & Stakeholder EngagementCraft internal communications (slides, leadership messages, updates for cross-functional partners).Foster transparency by ensuring key messages cascade effectively throughout the V&E organization.Build bridges within V&E pillars and cross functional partners (e.g., IMAP, medical affairs, commercial teams, etc) to ensure HEOR delivers impact evidence generation.Organizational & Talent EnablementSupport culture initiatives by shaping engagement activities, pulse surveys, and feedback loops.Supports broader V&E initiatives with GretePartners with MHI Ops leadership to ensure HEOR is included in ops planninginitiativesCore Capabilities & Skills Required For MPM
Enterprise leadership mindset and able to prioritizeStrong project / program management expertise (PMP or equivalent a plus)Strategic thinking paired with operational excellenceExceptional communication, storytelling, and influencing skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and thrive in ambiguity and pivot with agilityUnderstanding of the V&E strategic priorities, enterprise context, functional interdependencies, and business strategies.