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Program Manager Business Capability Lead

Sunrise Systems Inc

Madison, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120–$123 Per Hour
SKILLS
Biology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Skills, Candidate Pipeline, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Disease, Drug Development, English Language, Forecasting, GNU General Public License (GPL), Investigational New Drug (IND), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), Matrix Management, Metadata, Microsoft Project, Network Administration/Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Chemistry, Physical Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Pipeline, Set Goals, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Madison, NJ
POSTED
8 days ago
Job Title: Program Manager - (Director Level)
Job ID:  26-02741
Site Locations: 50% onsite at Princeton Pike (Lawrenceville)  or Madison, NJ
Duration: 9 Months
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 PM

Position Summary
  • The Associate Director Program Management (PM) will be assigned as a Program Manager and work under the matrix leadership of a Program Management Lead (GPT PM) and/or as a Program Management Lead accountable for one or more GPTs and associates' sub-teams of moderate complexity in the early/late development space, and is expected to be autonomous in their day-to-day work.
  • The Project Manager may also serve as part of a PM team supporting workstreams of a large, highly complex late-stage GPTs with oversight of a Senior PM.
  • As a Program Manager, this team member is assigned at the asset and/or indication level to deliver integrated cross-functional planning, oversee execution and administrate the PM sub-team(s). If assigned as Program Management Lead, they will also operate as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), to shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for the assigned asset(s) and associated product indications. Responsible for the rigorous execution of the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members.
Duties/Responsibilities

Program Manager Assignment
Maintain project plans in the ePlan enterprise tool for each assigned project. Management of ePlan projects includes, but is not limited to:
o Maintaining the latest development strategy
o Ensuring all metadata is accurate and up to date.
o Generating project-level scenario plans.
o Managing resource forecast drivers.
o Creation of high-level timelines via approved tools and standards.
o Maintaining ePlan data quality at or above defined standards.
  • Maintain a separate detailed project plan and timelines in Microsoft Project or Planner (system selection and standards pending) for the current stage of development or upcoming stage of development. Ensuring clear visibility and management of the networked critical path. Timing from this plan should inform updates to ePlan.
  • Manages the PM sub-team and participates as an extended GPT sub-team member to ensure strategic alignment and rigorous execution per governance approved timing and budget.
  • Leads (or partners with a more senior PM) to help deliver end-to-end risk management processes. Develops and monitors risk management plans for high probability high impact risks.
  • Supports the Program Management Lead in preparation for governance including generation of development timelines, alternative scenarios, budget and resource requirements.
  • Oversee the budget and resource health for each assigned project and escalate any issues / concerns to the Program Management Lead.
  • Program Management Lead Assignment
  • Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as a strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment.
  • Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver.
  • Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process.
  • Leads matrixed PM team members (if assigned) to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems. Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings).
  • Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks. Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk management strategies.
  • Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications. Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
  • Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates.
  • Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes.
  • May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.
  • Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required.
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio.

Overall PM Assignment
  • Engages with the broader Program Management community & PPM organization at large
  • Coaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence, accountability, and develops talent pipeline for GPT membership.
  • Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to a Drug Development Program Management Portfolio Lead.
Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. PMP certification is desirable.
  • At least 8 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas.
  • Demonstrated varied experience in research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.
  • Proven success as a PM delivering programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility. Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, (including full professional English proficiency).
  • Must be well-organized and have strong attention to detail with an ability to deal with competing priorities; high level of problem-solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value, while maintaining the end-to-end cross-functional view.
  • Ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
  • Fully competent in core PM methodologies and tools. Most specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management and soft skills.
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance.
  • Unique Elements
  • In addition to matrix management responsibilities, the role may require direct line management of Program Management team members that are aligned to asset indications.
  • May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.
The hourly rate for this position is between $120.00-$123.00 per hour.

Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.

Contact:
Sunny Rajput | sunny.r@sunrisesys.com | URL: www.sunrisesys.com

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/