Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations
Scorpion Therapeutics, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Role Summary
Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations in Pharmaceutical R&D responsible for overseeing multiple optimization initiatives across global R&D and potentially with other departments. Focused on transforming R&D operations, driving cost reductions, and delivering cross-functional, on-time execution through strong project management and stakeholder leadership. Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee initiatives within R&D, coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, and manage risks or issues to ensure timely, successful delivery. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, streamline processes, and maximize efficiency. Governance & KPI: Support SBO governance, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate processes; monitor and analyze KPIs for reporting to management. Stakeholder Management: Engage internal and external stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate project updates and progress. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within R&D operations. Communication: Promote open collaboration, ensure a safe environment for idea-sharing and feedback to support ongoing improvement. People Leadership: Inspire and develop teams, foster a positive work culture, and drive 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; strong influencing and relationship-building across functions Required: Ability to negotiate through complex decision-making; goal-oriented and strategic thinker Required: Problem-solving skills and ability to cope with tight timelines Required: People management experience in a matrix organization Required: Travel of 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 Additional Requirements
Travel up to 10%, domestic and possibly international
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Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations in Pharmaceutical R&D responsible for overseeing multiple optimization initiatives across global R&D and potentially with other departments. Focused on transforming R&D operations, driving cost reductions, and delivering cross-functional, on-time execution through strong project management and stakeholder leadership. Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee initiatives within R&D, coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, and manage risks or issues to ensure timely, successful delivery. Operations Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize business operations, streamline processes, and maximize efficiency. Governance & KPI: Support SBO governance, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate processes; monitor and analyze KPIs for reporting to management. Stakeholder Management: Engage internal and external stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate project updates and progress. Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within R&D operations. Communication: Promote open collaboration, ensure a safe environment for idea-sharing and feedback to support ongoing improvement. People Leadership: Inspire and develop teams, foster a positive work culture, and drive 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; strong influencing and relationship-building across functions Required: Ability to negotiate through complex decision-making; goal-oriented and strategic thinker Required: Problem-solving skills and ability to cope with tight timelines Required: People management experience in a matrix organization Required: Travel of 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 Additional Requirements
Travel up to 10%, domestic and possibly international
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