Lead cross-functional submission teams in the delivery of major marketing submissions for innovative medicines. Collaborate with regulatory and project management teams to ensure operational success and quality.
Responsibilities
The SPML will be responsible for leading global, cross-functional submission teams to meet or exceed the operational delivery goals for JJIM’s major submissions in EU and U.S. markets.
Close partnership with the CDT, Therapeutic Area (TA) and Functional Leadership, working hand in hand with the GRL to facilitate alignment, clarity, understanding and endorsement of the overall submission strategy.
Driving development of the end-to-end operational submission strategy in alignment with overall submission strategy and goals, ensuring alignment and commitment from functional leaders and team members.
Oversight of operations/delivery process, leading the cross-functional submission workgroup(s) and partnering with responsible functional project managers and team members to drive planning, optimization, and execution.
Leading planning and execution of the Submission Kick-off meeting partnering with key partners and core team members.
Leading cross-functional Submission Working Group (SWG), driving day-to-day operational decision-making and ensuring clarity, commitment, and accountability of team to aligned submission strategy throughout execution at all levels of the submission team and TA Leadership.
Communicating mitigation strategies and escalation of overall submission-related risks to CDT and Senior Leadership, as required.
Promoting high-performing, people-centric team culture, empowering teams to drive rapid and informed decision making, challenge status quo, and foster impactful innovation.
Providing robust, customized, and transparent communications throughout the submission process to various audiences: Ensuring ongoing insight to progress, priorities, and submission “health” according to ISP and defined submission goals.
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Life Sciences, Business Management, Regulatory Affairs or a related field.
8+ years of industry/business experience is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed work environment is required.
3+ years of experience in a Pharmaceutical, MedTech or comparable R&D area with demonstrated organizational awareness and applied knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) drug or medical device development is required.
A minimum of 3 years of formal project management experience with high proficiency and demonstrated application of project management standards, planning and visualization methods/tools is required.
Demonstrated project management leadership of cross-functional submission teams through delivery of major marketing applications in U.S. and/or EU in a matrixed setting, including working with external partners, is required.
Proven experience conducting business process, scenario, and critical path analysis on complex projects with accelerated timelines is required.
Demonstrated strong “content awareness” and understanding of interdependencies between all major documents of eCTD is required.
Experience leading teams through delivery of clinically focused sections of Module 2, Module 5, and Module 1 label and risk sections is required.
Knowledge of global regulations, regulatory timelines, guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to marketing application in the U.S. and EU is required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong innovative and critical thinking skills.
Must have effective cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to action.
Ability to drive and expedite team decision-making and translate strategy to clear, executable action plans is required.
Ability to resolve controversy and influence teams without formal authority is required.
Ability to influence decision-making at all levels and represent project teams with senior leadership and governance bodies is required.
Project management certification preferred.
Regulatory certification (RAC) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project is highly preferred.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Job title
Associate Director, Submission Program Management Lead
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