Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations
Scorpion Therapeutics, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States, 19477
Role Summary
Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA. Hybrid position and requires onsite 3 days a week. This role leads optimization projects within global R&D to transform operations, drive down development costs, and improve efficiency through strong project management and strategic leadership. Responsibilities
Project management: You will work closely with SBO directors and Sr directors to oversee various initiatives within R&D, ensuring they are executed successfully and within timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing risks or issues. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, identify areas for improvement, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency. Support governance for SBO, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate process, and define/monitor/analyze KPIs with regular reporting. Stakeholder Management: Interact with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates effectively. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in R&D operations. Communication: Foster open communication and collaboration, creating an environment where ideas can be shared freely to support continuous improvement. People Leadership: Inspire, guide, and develop individuals and teams, fostering a positive work culture and collaboration, growth, and engagement. Qualifications
Required: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering Required: 8-15 years in project management/leadership in a pharmaceutical environment (preferred R&D) Required: Highly organized and able to work independently Required: Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships across functional areas Required: Ability to negotiate through complex and difficult decision-making processes Required: Goal-oriented and strategic thinker Required: Problem-solving skills Required: Ability to cope with tight timelines Required: People management in a matrix organization Required: Travel up to 10%, domestic and possibly international Preferred: PMP Project Management, Process Excellence, or equivalent training/certification Skills
Business Planning Competitive Landscape Analysis Corporate Management Customer Intelligence Design Mindset Developing Others Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Interdisciplinary Work Leadership Market Savvy Operational Excellence Product Development Product Development Lifecycle Qualitative Research Research and Development Stakeholder Engagement Team Management
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Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA. Hybrid position and requires onsite 3 days a week. This role leads optimization projects within global R&D to transform operations, drive down development costs, and improve efficiency through strong project management and strategic leadership. Responsibilities
Project management: You will work closely with SBO directors and Sr directors to oversee various initiatives within R&D, ensuring they are executed successfully and within timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing risks or issues. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, identify areas for improvement, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency. Support governance for SBO, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate process, and define/monitor/analyze KPIs with regular reporting. Stakeholder Management: Interact with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates effectively. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in R&D operations. Communication: Foster open communication and collaboration, creating an environment where ideas can be shared freely to support continuous improvement. People Leadership: Inspire, guide, and develop individuals and teams, fostering a positive work culture and collaboration, growth, and engagement. Qualifications
Required: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering Required: 8-15 years in project management/leadership in a pharmaceutical environment (preferred R&D) Required: Highly organized and able to work independently Required: Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships across functional areas Required: Ability to negotiate through complex and difficult decision-making processes Required: Goal-oriented and strategic thinker Required: Problem-solving skills Required: Ability to cope with tight timelines Required: People management in a matrix organization Required: Travel up to 10%, domestic and possibly international Preferred: PMP Project Management, Process Excellence, or equivalent training/certification Skills
Business Planning Competitive Landscape Analysis Corporate Management Customer Intelligence Design Mindset Developing Others Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Interdisciplinary Work Leadership Market Savvy Operational Excellence Product Development Product Development Lifecycle Qualitative Research Research and Development Stakeholder Engagement Team Management
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