Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations
Scorpion Therapeutics, Raritan, New Jersey, us, 08869
Role Summary
Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations supporting and overseeing multiple optimization projects within global R&D and potentially with other departments. Focused on transforming how R&D operates by driving strategic operations optimization, cost savings, and cross-functional initiatives. Hybrid role located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA, onsite 3 days a week. Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee initiatives within R&D, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing risks to ensure timely, successful execution. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, identify improvements, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency; support SBO governance, portfolio prioritization framework, and stage-gate processes; monitor and report KPIs. Stakeholder Management: Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration; build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in R&D operations. Communication: Promote open collaboration, create an environment for idea sharing, questions, and feedback to support continuous improvement. People leadership: Inspire and develop teams, foster a positive culture, and create an environment that encourages growth and engagement. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering. Required: 8–15 years of project management/leadership experience in a pharmaceutical environment (R&D preferred). Required: Highly organized and able to work independently; strong influencing and relationship-building across functions; ability to negotiate through complex decisions; goal-oriented and strategic thinker; strong problem-solving skills; able to cope with tight timelines; experience managing 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 supporting and overseeing multiple optimization projects within global R&D and potentially with other departments. Focused on transforming how R&D operates by driving strategic operations optimization, cost savings, and cross-functional initiatives. Hybrid role located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA, onsite 3 days a week. Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee initiatives within R&D, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing risks to ensure timely, successful execution. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, identify improvements, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency; support SBO governance, portfolio prioritization framework, and stage-gate processes; monitor and report KPIs. Stakeholder Management: Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration; build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in R&D operations. Communication: Promote open collaboration, create an environment for idea sharing, questions, and feedback to support continuous improvement. People leadership: Inspire and develop teams, foster a positive culture, and create an environment that encourages growth and engagement. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering. Required: 8–15 years of project management/leadership experience in a pharmaceutical environment (R&D preferred). Required: Highly organized and able to work independently; strong influencing and relationship-building across functions; ability to negotiate through complex decisions; goal-oriented and strategic thinker; strong problem-solving skills; able to cope with tight timelines; experience managing 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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