Senior Director of Program Management, Global Operations

Stellenbeschreibung:

Provides enterprise-level leadership across KBI's Program Management Office
Overseeing complex, multi-modality programs spanning Drug Substance (BDS), Drug Product (DP), and Fill/Finish partner networks
Accountable for program execution and client delivery, as well as PMO strategy, operational excellence, and organizational maturity
Serves as a senior client executive partner, ensuring alignment across KBI, clients, and strategic collaborators
Manages project timelines through all phases of development, from project award and kick-off through close-out
Develops, manages, and updates project plans in a timely manner
Communicates project status, progress, timelines, changes in schedule, and technical and/or quality issues
Schedules, facilitates and documents program-related client team meetings
Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority
Analyzes risk, establishes contingency plans and identifies trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating action

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Science (M.Sc) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) required
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in science or related discipline with >15 years relevant industry experience accepted in lieu of advanced degree
PMP certification (current or planned in the immediate future)
Minimum 15 years industry experience, with 8 years or more direct project management experience
Prior experience effectively managing projects in pharmaceutical or biotech company, CDMO, CRO or related experience required
Experience with client contract negotiations required
Previous personnel management (>5 years) is essential
Demonstrated experience in building project management tools/templates, improving project systems and implementing best practices
Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
Ability to build teams and generate a spirit of collaboration while coordinating diverse activities and groups