Executive Director, Development Project Management

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Rahway, NJ, USA
$231,900.00 - $365,000.00; annual bonus + long-ter...
Hybrid
Drug development across divisions
Strategic planning and execution
Cross-functional team leadership
The incumbent will lead project management efforts for therapeutically aligned development programs, act as a PM and Drug Development Advisor, and lead critical change projects related to systems, operations, or strategic planning

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will lead project management efforts for therapeutically aligned development programs, act as a PM and Drug Development Advisor, and lead critical change projects related to systems, operations, or strategic planning.
  • Emphasis will be on developing talent within GPAM, ensuring smooth departmental operations, and managing project managers and those who manage PMs.
  • The role requires strategic planning, execution excellence, and cultivation of internal and external networks to advance long-term development and business objectives.

Matching Summary

The incumbent will lead project management efforts for therapeutically aligned development programs, act as a PM and Drug Development Advisor, and lead critical change projects related to systems, operations, or strategic planning.

Salary

$231,900.00 - $365,000.00; Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drug development across divisions
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • External PM societies participation
  • Develop and manage PM talent
  • Enterprise leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Cultivate strategic networks
  • Inspire excellence and drive execution
  • Courage of conviction
  • Advocate for best practices
  • Business savvy and results oriented

Key Requirements

  • Eight (8) years of experience in PM or related role/expertise in pharma and/or biotech
  • Demonstrated experience as a people manager
  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a scientific-related discipline
  • Extensive experience with drug/ vaccine product registration and commercialization/ life-cycle management

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