With operations in 35+ nations and ~ 27,000 employees worldwide, CSL is driven to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment.

CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma , one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL's therapies. Seqirus is the second largest influenza vaccine company in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

We invite you to take a look at the many career possibilities available around the globe and consider building your promising future at CSL by becoming a member of our team!

Position Overview

The Associate Director, Project Management is responsible for leading the successful, operational delivery of global, cross-functional projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio. They will be responsible for managing R&D drug development projects throughout the R&D lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing critical inputs into the business planning process for the projects, estimate and manage project activities and costs as well as reports with key performance indicators.

The Associate Director will interact regularly in a matrix team and also be expected to participate in the learning and development as well as mentoring of junior Project Management staff. They may have several direct reports. Additionally, they will also be expected to actively represent the Project Management Department, lead cross-functional teams and/or PM colleagues through change and actively model/ support expected behaviors and processes/practices rolled out within Project Management and R&D

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• The Associate Director, R&D Project Management is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of global, cross-functional projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio. This includes:
  
  • Collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure that project or program requirements and constraints are fully developed and documented.
    
  • Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope, risk and all other project documentation.
    
  • Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
    
  • Lead cross-functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans.
    
  • Expected to work closely with other team members to provide direct input to the cross-functional development of a global project strategy.
    
  • Identify, manage, and resolve project issues and risk
    
  • Document key team information, decisions, actions, key modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones and ensure project management systems are kept up to date
    
  • Identify, evaluate the critical path and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of the plan
    
  • Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline).
    
  • Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management.
    
  • Contribute towards acceleration of robust, quality development timelines, incorporation of strategic options (scenarios) analysis and risk management into project strategy/plans
    
  • May be expected to present at project governance or review meetings.
    
  • Responsible for project close-out activities including archiving per appropriate retention schedules
    
  • Guide the setting of objectives and development plans for their direct reports.
    
  • Expected to actively support and role model expected behaviors and practices as defined by our company values and our TA and R&D Project Operating Models.
    
  • Participate or lead process improvement initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Management Department or the R&D division.
    
  • mento more junior team members, building strong relationships with team members and functional stakeholders, forecasting appropriate functional resources for the project, and identifying resource gaps.
    

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Education

Required: Bachelor degree in Science or related field,

Preferred: An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is also preferred

Experience

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (or where relevant a biomedical research organization).5+ experience managing drug development projects (preclinical, Phase 1- 3, and lifecycle management),including those with complex technical, geographic, and/or regulatory elements
  
• In-depth knowledge in the drug development and manufacturing processes for (bio)pharmaceuticals (CMC, non-clinical, clinical, Regulatory Affairs).
  
• Demonstrated project management expertise in global, cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment.
  
• Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and controlling cross-functional project budgets, timelines and scope documents.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  

Preferred experience:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project (or similar)
  
• Proficient in the use of project management methodologies, process and respective tools (e.g. Risk management, root cause analysis, etc.).
  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
• Highly motivated and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  

Working Relationships:

Internal contacts:

• Senior Management: Functional Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents, Manufacturing Site Heads, Project Management Leadership Team (PMLT).

• Project Team members: Representatives from R&D (including Research, Product Development, Non-Clinical, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs,), Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Development, Quality, and Logistics.

• Other: Intellectual Property, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Project Management staff.

External Contacts:

• Alliance partners and external collaborators.

• Contract Organizations.

• Vendors (as appropriate).

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub Type:
Regular