**Job Description** Global Project and Alliance Management, our Company Research Laboratories, has global accountability across our Company to drive our Research & Development Division pipeline progression as collaborative leaders through organizational alignment, alliance management, and integrated planning and execution. The Project Managers and Alliance Managers in GPAM are core members of and matrix leaders within discovery, development, and alliance teams at our Company. Project Managers drive these cross-functional teams to deliver projects and products that improve human health and our Company's business, and Alliance Managers ensure successful collaborations with our R&D alliance partners. GPAM partners with organizations and staff across our Research & Development Division, our Human Health, our Manufacturing Division and corporate functions including Finance, Strategy and Investor Relations. GPAM has approximately 250 employees located in Rahway, Kenilworth, Upper Gwynedd and South San Francisco. The Vice President, GPAM, reports to the President of our Research & Development Division and represents GPAM as a standing member of several internal governance and executive decision-making committees. **Key Responsibilities:** Head, Office of the VP / Head of Global Project and Alliance Management our Research & Development Division Subdivision + Maintain a future orientation, informed by outside-in and enterprise perspectives, to ensure continued focus and progress on key strategic priorities for the GPAM organization. + Oversees the portfolio of change initiatives that are critical to achievement of GPAM’s long term vision. Tracks and monitors priority initiatives to ensure adequate resourcing and timely execution. Identifies overlapping initiatives and if needed, aligns/stops activities to ensure efficient use of GPAM resources. + Participates on and / or leads (as the GPAM Leader’s representative or delegate), ourResearch & Development Division business improvement initiatives and Corporate / Enterprise business improvement initiatives + Provide business management support for _ad hoc_ priority assignments on behalf of VP. + Defines the processes and tools required to drive the effective operation of the Office of the Head of our Research & Development Division GPAM + Assesses inquiries directed to our Research & Development Division GPAM Leader, determines the proper course of action and delegates to the appropriate individual to manage. + Ensures the schedule of our Research & Development Division GPAM Leader maximizes his/her time to highest priorities of GPAM and our Research & Development Division. + Directs and oversees the creation of business presentations to be used both externally and internally by our Research & Development Division GPAM Leader, his / her LT, Staff Managers, and Staff. + Acts with a high degree of independence and authority on behalf of our Research & Development Division GPAM Leader to facilitate productive interactions, partnerships, and collaborations across our Research & Development Division and other divisions. + Fosters relationships with thought leaders in innovation development and project management within biopharma and other science-based product innovation industries to bring innovation, external perspectives, new ideas, and best practices into GPAM for discussion and potential incubation. Head, GPAM Business Strategy, Operations, and Management: + Partners with ourResearch & Development Division GPAM Leader to provide day-to-day leadership and management activities essential to GPAM success including: + Drives the agenda and delivery of GPAM LT strategy meetings that define the multi-year long term vision, annual plan, and quarterly refresh. + Supports the agenda of bi-weekly GPAM LT operations structures, including purpose of each meeting topic, collating pre-read materials, facilitating meeting execution, and captures resulting actions, decisions, issues and responsible individuals. + Leads post-meeting activities to ensure expected outcomes are achieved; follows up on action items appropriately with accountable staff. + Coordinates and directs transformational and operational messages on behalf of GPAM leadership through various communications vehicles. + Facilitates communication between our Research & Development Division GPAM Leader, direct reports, staff managers, and staff by sharing and clarifying information. Directs and oversees communication events, such as GPAM Town Halls, Face to Face Departmental All Hands Meetings, and Ad-hoc communications as necessary. + Collaborates with GPAM LT, our Research & Development Division Finance, and HR teams to define long term organizational plan and its translation to financial / resource requirements, defines annual budget and quarterly forecasts, drivees to budgetary and headcount targets. Supports ad-hoc headcount and financial activities throughout the year as needed to drive day to day operations of the department + Collaborates with Global Services functions (i.e. IT, HR, L&D, Facilities, Real Estate, Procurement, Global Security, Legal) to support the day-to-day operations of the department **Requirements:** **Education Minimum Requirement:** + BA/BS (scientific, engineering, or related discipline strongly preferred). **Required Experience and Skill** : + 10+ years of experience in R&D PM at Pharma / Biotech companies or related organization and/or 3+ years of experience in Pharma R&D Management Consulting at a large professional services firm in a manager or Director-level role. **Preferred Experience:** + R&D portfolio/program management experience in Pharma or Biotech industry. + Experience in planning and execution of strategies for drug or vaccine product registration, commercialization and life-cycle management in R&D. + Expertise in innovation development across biopharma and other science-based product industries with ability to drive innovative approaches and share cross-industry perspectives, new ideas, and best practices into new settings and environments. + Demonstrated ability and expertise to analyze, integrate, recommend, and contribute to the development of conceptual plans for, and lead strategic, process and team improvement and change initiatives cross-functionally. + Demonstrated ability and expertise in organizational change management, communications, and stakeholder / relationship management to build high performing organizations and drive business results + Demonstrated ability to apply critical / creative thinking and problem-solving ad-hoc executive level tasks and assignments with short timelines. + Demonstrated ability and expertise in supporting day-to-day activities related to functional business operations and management **Preferred Skills:** + Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization including senior executives and stakeholders. + Experience working within multiple companies across Pharma and Biotech. + Direct managerial, coaching or mentoring experience. + Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. + Effective, versatile and action-oriented. + Effective at energizing others, establishing clear goals, delegating responsibility, and mentoring and coaching within a team setting. + Demonstrated situational leadership and creative problem solving. + Well-developed and effective team facilitation and leadership skills, able to establish cooperative team environments. + Able to understand project details, but keep overall “big picture” view of projects, priorities, and strategies. + Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach employees; has highly developed interpersonal skills and respected by colleagues for good judgment and fairness. \#eligibleforERP VETJOBS EBRG GPAMjobs Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected US salary range: $169,700.00 - $267,200.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. 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