Associate Director, Critical Phase Program Manager (CPPM/Accelerando) Job

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Associate Director, Critical Phase Program Manager (CPPM/Accelerando)-000010V2DescriptionProject Management Team Support:
- Support PM and development team leadership to make informed and timely decisions through the generation of data visualizations.
- Maps various detailed processes (including partnered programs) into an overall cross-functional process flow for the team to bring clarity and focus to the critical path
- Conducts objective SWOT assessment of critical path to remove obstacles and leverage acceleration opportunities
- Proactively translates processes, knowledge, and expertise into specific solutions for individual teams during critical phase transitions
- Proactively outlines new processes for upcoming and current development phases
- Help integrate enabling technologies into the team setting to drive efficiency.
- Drive the implementation of best practices across Therapeutic Areas of most recent submissions by incorporating learnings in a systematic way
- Jointly ensuring organizational readiness to realize the plan (e.g.: talent, training, contingency planning, etc)
- Providing additional hands on support during execution if additional crisis management support is needed by the team
- Engages the “PRESTO” review process for selected document reviews.
Functional Support:
- Providing a systematic approach for the optimization of the functional processes at the detailed activity level by leveraging the acceleration status of the project with the functional process owners
- Works with line management to solve gaps in current cross-departmental processes and organizational structures
- Supports early risk identification and development of mitigation strategies
- Works in close collaboration with the project management team to identify potential timeline opportunities and risks
- Ensures effective communication throughout organization about Accelerando process
- Responsible for management and communication of benchmarking data on Accelerando process, including metricsPrimary Duties:
- Complementary PM Support for accelerated programs
- Act as Team Advocate to
- Increase speed,
- remove obstacles,
- improve efficiencies,
- reduce risk
- Engage in Critical Phase Transitions for accelerated compounds, specifically:
- EOP2 to Phase 3
- Pre Submission
- Post Submission
- Focus on efficiencies and white space to accelerate programs
- Chart interdependencies further clarifying critical path for Project Management Team
- Foster Knowledge retention and lessons learned across teams and therapeutic areasQualificationsEducation:
- B.S. or advanced degree
- Professional project management certification (PMP, CPM, etc) is a plus.
Experience:
- 7+ years of relevant pharmaceutical based experience. Experience in global matrix organization is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to be creative and flexible to change/improve working environment in broad context.
- Project management experience in cross functional R&D drug development is preferred. Effective handling of conflicting priorities in changing cross-departmental, international environment is expected.
- Demonstrated understanding of Drug Development Process.
- Operational knowledge of project management systems. Visio experience preferred.
Critical Competencies:
- Change Leadership
- Interdependent Partnering
- Innovation
- Results Driven
- Project Team Management and Development
- Communication
- Influence Management
- Strategic ThinkingWhat’s in it for you…?“Caring for the world, one person at a time…”As an employee we consider you as our most valuable asset. We take your career seriously.
As part of a global team in an innovative environment your development is key and our day-to-day responsibility.
Through e-university, on the job training, various projects and programs, we ensure your personal growth.
Our benefits make sure we care for you and your family now and in the future.
Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-BeerseOrganization: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555)Job Function: R&D