Program Manager

Hobson Prior are currently working with a specialty biopharma organisation who are focused on advancing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines. Our client is looking for a Program Manager to join them on a permanent basis in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will actively manage selected programs, either from the internal development portfolio, alliance partners or special projects for the Portfolio and Alliance Management organization.
• Plans and leads program activities, including the development and monitoring of program plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure delivery of program activities to forecasted budget, timelines with high quality.
• Cultivates positive relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Support the Program Lead in day to day operations of the program.
• Generate and maintain high-quality and accurate program plans and forecasts.
• Proactively manage risks and issues with excellent scenario planning skills.
• Manage stakeholder and governance communications and presentations.
• Manage dependencies and interfaces within the program.
• Initiates and coordinates the decision-making and risk-management process.
• Report on team progress and identify performance gaps towards the program's successful outcome.
• Follow the job description and SOPs that pertain to the position.
• Follow the procedures that the company has established regarding environmental, health and safety.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in an Engineering or Biological Science preferred (advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., PhD) is desired).
• A minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry including matrix team leadership experience.
• Credentials as certified project manager or suitable MBA degree or commitment to achieve certification or MBA degree required.
• Knowledge and expertise in project management practices with proficient computer skills inclusive of MS Project, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• Consistent record of driving action, holding global teams accountable and facilitating interdependency resolution.
• Experience working on clinical development or product launch programs that bridge product development and launch activities.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with demonstrated forecast and resource allocation experience.

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