Manager, Research Project Management

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. The Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research is looking for an experienced Manager, Research Project Management to support our efforts in the Cardiovascular and Metabolism Disease Area (CVM DA) at our research headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The Manager, RPM will be responsible for the operational management of late Research and early Development projects with focus on the candidate selection point (CSP) to Proof of Concept (PoC) outcome. Contribute to the compound strategy development. Main duties include: planning, tracking, logistical support, problem solving and plan execution in line with project team goals of speed, value, quality and productivity. Other duties will include: Manage the process of cross functional integration of operational activities for project teams, in line with project goals and DA strategy Maintain project documentation and plans up-to-date and fulfil reporting requirements Provide key information to DA Project Management Director to update project status and impact on DA portfolio (timelines, budget, resources, issues..) Manage cross functional links using planning tool and act as interface with resource management for integrated project budget / resources Track progress, adherence to strategy and plan together with the project leader and identify bottlenecks Contribute to problem resolution by developing contingency scenarios through the use of planning tool Contribute to PoC summit preparation by ensuring the capture and evaluation of all PoC options Support project team leaders in organizing and conducting project team meetingsQualificationsMinimum Requirements;" Doctoral degree in life sciences, chemistry, or business administration" Minimum of 4 years in pharma, 3 years in Project Management. " Good knowledge of basic science." Strong interpersonal and communication skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for negotiating timelines and for effective international collaboration." Strong verbal and written communications." Expert team player." Strong problem solving skills for maintaining project timelines and developing alternate development scenarios and creative solutions to problems." Strong analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary project information.Preferred;" Detailed knowledge of special scientific and medical requirements in Caridovascular and/or Metabolism." Expert knowledge of drug development process" Expert planning and tracking skills, capable of managing multiple early projects with ease, well-organized, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management." Strong conflict management /negotiation skills." Strong strategic thinking and contingency planning with consideration to the project, therapeutic area and NIBR objectives." Strong leadership skills demonstrated as a Project Coordinator or Manager" Strong, critical and objective interpretation of scientific and commercial information. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38368BR