Program Management Team Lead

Program Management Team Lead

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Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at .

Purpose and Scope:

The Program Management Team Lead is responsible, either solely or in partnership with co-leads from other R&D functions, for leadership of cross-functional / matrix teams to deliver non-pipeline programs within R&D / R&D sub-programs aligned with broader company strategic programs – overseeing and directing planning (ensuring alignment with strategic / corporate objectives), execution, and delivery to time, cost and agreed scope. These programs / projects may be led independently or through oversight of others (direct reports or matrixed colleagues within RDPM).

The Program Management Team Lead will serve on the RDPM Leadership team – proactively engaging in departmental leadership and may also manage direct reports within the RD Program Management function – providing direction, motivation, coaching/training, monitoring performance and supporting personal development.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Leads program strategy and planning, clearly defining the scope and developing a strategic road map / high level plan that aligns with broader business objectives / stakeholders' requirements.
• Identifies potential risks / roadblocks and ensures that mitigation plans are enacted where possible to reduce / eliminate impact on the program.
• Provides advisory/consultative services to business partners as necessary to support planning, execution and value realization from non-pipeline programs including anticipation of business needs and generation of strategic program / project ideas to provide solutions.
• Ensure clear roles and accountabilities are established for the program together with scope and deliverables and modus operandi – i.e. 'charter' the team / program.
• Lead / Co-lead the program team - overseeing sub-ordinate project teams to ensure execution of the program to plan – clearly communicating goals and expectations and encouraging cross-functional collaboration.
• Employ program management approaches that are aligned with business expectations regarding ways of working e.g. Agile.
• Lead and co-ordinate Project / Program Managers assigned to manage projects within assigned programs.
• As necessary given resource requirements / constraints, assume the role of Program or Project Manager on one or more projects within assigned programs.
• As required, and in collaboration with line leaders, provide coaching to team members and provide development opportunities where possible that align with personal development plans.
• Manage stakeholders ensuring appropriate communication (including to executives) on progress and issues. Establish KPIs (as appropriate) and monitor/communicate performance appropriately.
• Manage Program costs – ensuring budget / forecasts are aligned with plans, spend is aligned with budget / forecast and resources are effectively planned for and deployed to deliver the program.
• Ensure delivery of key outcomes and successful transition to 'business as usual' through application/oversight of appropriate change management strategies / approaches and establishment and close oversight of transition plans / training to ensure value is maintained and enhanced within the receiving business function(s).
• Where allocated, manage 4-6 direct reports, leading successful recruitment, performance management, development planning, and retention of a high performing team. Effectively delegate responsibilities to achieve organizational goals and effectively develop and align individuals to their abilities / aspirations, while ensuring optimal oversight and supervision to ensure goals are achieved and appropriate growth in technical, leadership and team membership skills.
• Contribute effectively to leadership of the RD program Management Function as a member of the Leadership team – offering ideas and taking ownership / leadership of departmental activities aimed at enhancing effectiveness of the department and enhancing its impact within Astellas.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS in related science or business field.
• Minimum 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry and/or management consulting group focused on R&D or clinical operations, with minimum 7 years in the drug development setting.
• Strong understanding of the global drug development process and business processes and procedures to ensure cross-functional connections and operational processes are appropriately and effectively developed and communicated across the organization.
• Strong leader with demonstrated ability to influence and gain alignment in cross-functional, multi-regional and matrix teams.
• Minimum 10 years of program / project management experience, preferable in a highly matrixed, multicultural global setting.
• Expertise in use of enterprise-wide pharmaceutical project management software solutions, including skills in critical path analysis.
• Expertise in establishing cross-functional standards in support of business operations systems, especially as they impact and influence multiple departments and levels of management.
• Strong knowledge of applications and/or tools utilized by industry, such as Enterprise project planning software, MS Project, Excel etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English, with an ability to interact at all levels of personnel.
• Strong and effective strategic thinker and problem solver with high degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to both recognize and anticipate problems.
• Ability to both recognize and anticipate problems. Possesses the ability to translate solutions into viable action plans at a global level that are effectively disseminated and implemented through cooperation of stakeholders.
• Minimum 5 years' experience of managing a team of project managers / consultants (for line management positions)
• May require up to 15% international travel.

Preferred:

Advanced degree (MA/MS/MBA, PharmD, PhD, or related degree) preferred.

Working Environment:

• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Salary Range : $170,450 - $267,850 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
  Referral bonus program