Director of Project Management (Commercial)

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

The Director of Project Management will provide strategic leadership and hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful, on-time launch of our uncontrolled gout asset. This pivotal role involves leading a cross-functional launch team, managing integrated project plans, identifying and mitigating risks inherent in rare disease commercialization, and driving operational excellence in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.  This position will also be responsible for driving additional projects in line with the company’s top commercial priorities for North America, including but not limited to subsequent commercial launches.

This is a hyrbid position - candidates close to our Waltham, MA office are strongly preferrred.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch Strategy & Execution:  Lead the end-to-end launch planning and execution process, setting clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Provide leadership and coordination to a diverse, cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs.
• Project Planning & Management: Construct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet).
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication of project status, challenges, and achievements to all stakeholders, including senior and executive leadership, tailoring the message to the audience.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.  Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management.
  • At least 5+ years of experience in leading complex, cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment.
  • Proven track record of successful leadership in the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products.
  • Experience with rare disease therapeutics or orphan drugs is highly desirable, including a deep understanding of the unique patient and market dynamics.
  • Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams without direct authority.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information clearly for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.

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