Director, Project Management
Company: Cymabay Therapeutics
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Summary: Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Portfolio and
Product Leadership, this position is responsible for managing and
driving cross-functional activities required to advance portfolio
programs through all stages of development from pre-IND to
regulatory submission. As a key member of cross functional teams,
this includes working effectively and efficiently with functional
groups including pre-clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, medical
affairs, commercial and finance. In partnership with Project
Leaders, this position will develop and manage integrated project
plans, project risks, and communication of project status to
multiple stakeholders, including executive management. In addition,
this position will be a key contributor in establishing Project
Management best practices and standards at Cymabay, and will create
and maintain consistent project documentation including dashboards,
project plans, timelines, and risk logs. -Essential Functions and
Job Responsibilities: - - -
Plan and facilitate efficient and
effective meetings, including setting clear agendas, managing
discussions, documenting minutes, decisions, and action itemsIn
partnership with the Project Leader and cross-functional team,
develop and maintain integrated product development and lifecycle
plansCreate and maintain integrated project timelines tracking
progress against goals; close, transparently manages critical path
activitiesPlan and facilitate efficient and effective meetings,
including setting clear agendas, managing discussions, documenting
minutes, decisions, and action itemsProactively identify critical
milestones, interdependencies, risks and resource constraints that
could impact project timelines and collaborates with teams to
develop appropriate solutions.Ensure that all team members are
fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and status;
optimize communication within and between teams, including
management, in and outside of meetingsPartner with Project
Leader(s) to proactively address acute program issues and
challenges that ariseCollaborate with manager and PM team to build
and progress a solid foundation for project and portfolio
management and decision making, utilizing relevant business
process, best practices and toolsResponsibilities may include
management of PM staff and/or contractors, additional PM
assignments as necessary based on business prioritiesMinimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences or
related field. Advanced degree preferred. PMI certification a plus
10+ years project management
experience in biopharma industry in a product development
environment In depth knowledge of program management methodologies,
concepts and techniques Solid understanding of activities critical
to early and late-stage drug development projects, including
regulatory and commercial planningProven ability to manage complex,
cross-functional development projects through Go/No Go
decisionsWell-versed at scenario planning and capable of rapidly
integrating new information into existing plansExcellent meeting
planning and facilitation skillsHighly proficient at both building
and maintaining Gantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and
tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing
projectsHighly organized, excellent writing and oral communication
skills, motivated and analytically rigorous.Experienced at
partnering with team members to determine planning assumptions that
drive timelines and budgets.Adept at skillfully managing complex
and challenging situations.Team-oriented, with excellent
interpersonal skills (i.e., collaboration, conflict management and
negotiation). -The anticipated salary range for candidates who will
work in Newark, California is $200,000 - $220,000. - The final
salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on
several factors that may include but are not limited to the type
and length of experience within the job, type and length of
experience within the industry, education, etc. - CymaBay is a
multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect
positions that work in other states. - -Powered by JazzHR
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