Director, Project Management
Company: Cymabay Therapeutics Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Portfolio and Product
Leadership, t his 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 items
- In partnership with the Project Leader and cross-functional
team, develop and maintain integrated product development and
lifecycle plans
- Create and maintain integrated project timelines tracking
progress against goals; close, transparently manages critical path
activities
- Plan and facilitate efficient and effective meetings, including
setting clear agendas, managing discussions, documenting minutes,
decisions, and action items
- Proactively 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 meetings
- Partner with Project Leader(s) to proactively address acute
program issues and challenges that arise
- Collaborate 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
tools
- Responsibilities may include management of PM staff and/or
contractors, additional PM assignments as necessary based on
business priorities Minimum 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 planning
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional development
projects through Go/No Go decisions
- Well-versed at scenario planning and capable of rapidly
integrating new information into existing plans
- Excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills
- Highly proficient at both building and maintaining Gantt
charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a
systematic and scalable approach to managing projects
- Highly 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. Are you
legally authorized to work in the United States?* Will you now or
in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
(e.g., H-1B visa status?*
Keywords: Cymabay Therapeutics Inc., Newark , Director, Project Management, Executive , Newark, California
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