Project Manager, US Medical Dermatology

Job Title: Project Manager, US Medical Dermatology

Location: Cambridge, MA  Morristown, NJ

About the Job

This position will be headquarters based, and reports to the Senior Field Medical Strategy Implementation Director.

The Dermatology Project Manager will work with the US Medical Affairs Dupilumab team in the Dermatology therapeutic area to provide operational support for various medical activities & programs.  This individual will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the timely execution of various launch activities including management of tools, processes, and reporting.   The Project Manager will work together with alliance and franchise counterparts to ensure alignment of various medical activities (advisory boards, core team meetings, communications, budget tracking, medical planning activities, etc) to ensure timely execution of the medical plan in a cost-efficient manner.

In addition, this individual will support project management and pull through for relevant global cross-GBU initiatives. This position will also identify and support process improvement and general project management to ensure successful completion of projects/initiatives according to timelines and associated budgets.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

 
Main Responsibilities:

• Support launch excellence by tracking key launch-related activities to ensure timely execution; identify/recommend/support process improvement opportunities; develop KPI-related reports to communicate status of critical deliverables.

• Provide day-to-day oversight and support for key systems and process, working with relevant internal stakeholders and external vendors (e.g., Sharepoint, SmartSheet, TEAMS).

• Provide project management support for key initiatives (incl. medical advisory boards), collaborate with key stakeholders, and track project milestones along with required documentation (e.g., FMVs, CDBRs).

• Optimize communication and decision-making, enhance alignment, and drive collaboration by proactively identifying key stakeholders and facilitating cross-functional representation at various team meetings.

• Collaborate with Finance & Purchasing to track portfolio budgets and proactively address operational implications of shifts in financial targets; provide recommendations to TA leads regarding opportunities to increase cost flexibility and achieve financial targets. 

• Implement & manage portfolio & operational level activities via harmonized tools/systems.

• Support the development of an integrated Medical Plan by coordinating meetings and communications; collaborating with Alliance and Franchise counterparts as well as key stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment of program activities and tactical execution.

• Provide guidance to internal/external partners regarding business-related initiatives to ensure work flow and processes are efficient and compliant with internal SOPs and external guidelines.

• Build and maintain strong and collaborative partnerships with internal and external parties; serve as an advocate for the overall collaboration with key stakeholders.

About You

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of industry experience; 5+ plus years of project/program management or relevant experience including supporting/leading cross-functional teams.

• Experience using Smartsheet, Excel, project management systems/tools, and process improvement methodology are highly desirable.

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong planning and tracking skills, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities and self-management.

• In-depth knowledge of Medical organizations including related operating processes, systems, policies, procedures and regulations.

• A strong working knowledge of business processes and systems, including medical activity planning and budgeting, is highly desirable.

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational time management skills, and the ability to