Program Manager, PMO

Summary:

Program Manager is responsible to support & manage the day-to-day activities for new product launch projects with the objective to successfully commercialize and launch new products for SUN pharma. He/she develops end-to-end highly detailed cross-functional project plans that captures launch critical activities, KPIs, milestones, task owners & scenario plans to proactively mitigate impactful risks and successfully deliver results. In addition, he/she must support and improve processes that impact key business areas like Branded product label review. Global launches & LCM studies. This role will support the main point-of-contact between the brand, sales leadership, shared cross-functional project teams (local and global) and the PMO.

Reports into Head of Global Commercial Program Management Office. Sun Pharma works on a HYBRID work-week: 3 Days in office; 2 Days remote.

Area of Responsibility:

• Coordinate, Support & Align with Senior Program Leads on the Overall Launch Planning Process across all key stakeholders – US & Global
• Help develop a robust, risk weighted scenario launch plan with alignment across cross-functional team leads & senior program leads. Understand and proactively recommend improvements in operational and go-to-market processes.
• Ensure robust and timely execution of launch activities, critical path tasks, milestones and deadlines. Ability to be proactive and follow-up with teams to continuously update the plan and prioritize activities as needed for the successful implementation of the project.
• Support the Senior Program leads by actively contributing to the recurring and ad-hoc cross-functional meetings to ensure all launch critical tasks, functional deliverables and timelines are on track.
• Ensure that performance metrics are defined, tracked, and reported to leadership teams.
• Help develop and maintain a robust project RACI matrix
• Assure all completed deliverables are stored in shared repository on time and dependency assessments are conducted regularly.
• Help the lead with the preparation of project performance status & monthly status reports across all brands
• Help the lead with the planning & execution of PMO workshops and summits as needed.
• Help the lead with ad-hoc business projects & processes with global impact

Education, Qualifications and Skillset:

• Continue to enhance knowledge base through internal and external trainings and seminars
• BS/ MS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related scientific field is required
• PMP certified or path to earning PMP highly desirable
• Proficiency with Enterprise Project Management tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smart Sheet, PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Quick Learner, Problem Solver, Results & Solution Oriented
• Strong Communication Skills –Verbal & Written
  • Timely responses along with concise and factual contents
• Highly Sensitive to Timelines, Project Commitments & Exceeding Stakeholder Expectations
• Strong passion for learning, building relationships & methodical in solving problems with teams
• Ability to think out of the box & always available to help the cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic and changing environment (local and global)
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders to resolve risks & conflicts
• Excellent Emotional Intelligence & Listening skills
• Always Open for Constructive Feedback, Learning & Growth Opportunities
• Situational, Social & Cultural Awareness
• Travel up to 10%

Experience:

• 6-8 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience with at least  3+ years of relevant Project Management experience in manufacturing, new product commercialization and/or clinical product development is required or equivalent
• Experience in R&D, Manufacturing, Clinical phases leading to IND/ NDA filings – US and Global Regulatory Project Management is required
• Experience in integrating and aligning diverse technical functions like quality, regulatory, supply chain and commercial teams- internal and external vendors to one project goal
• Experience in project/program management of moderately-complex projects across diverse regions and cultures
• Successful track record of delivering results through leading high performing teams
• Proven to build strong business relationships with all stakeholders, influence & drive decisions
• Solution centric approach to bring teams together to resolve priority risks & issues proactively with an eye on the big picture
• Process & Data driven to aid teams to make decisions
• Proven to multi-task & handle complex issues in a balanced manner
• Experienced in Conflict & Change Management
• Strong promoter of lessons learned and knowledge management

This position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

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