CSL Behring is a global biotechnology leader, guided by a promise to save and improve lives. Millions of people around the world are living with rare and serious medical conditions. CSL Behring is committed to delivering medicines that improve their lives.
With operations in 35+ nations and ~ 30,000 employees worldwide, CSL is inspired 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, CSL Plasma, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor. 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
Could you be our next Senior Director, TA Portfolio Delivery Lead? The job is located in the King of Prussia, PA, Waltham, MA or Zurich-Glattburg, Switzerland office. This is a hybrid position. You will report to the VP Portfolio and Operations Excellence.
Based on Therapeutic area, Global role focuses on all elements, both strategic and operational, associated with R&D Program Management. Will oversee Development Planning & Project and TA Operations for the respective therapeutic area.
R&D Program Management
Accountable for providing Program Management within the portfolio and across geographies, including New Product Development and Life Cycle Management
Lead identification of project acceleration and risk management options, while ensuring solutions are pragmatic and flexible to allow for innovation
Provide strategic leadership and approaches for accelerated development planning and delivery of R&D portfolio
Serve as a key member of the POE LT to enable success of the group and create a culture of connectivity, delivery, empowerment and transformation
Provide guidance and direction to the Research and Development Project Management staff to ensure robust, yet pragmatic, Project Management practices and methodologies are applied to all R&D projects within our portfolio
TA Operations
Runs “TA operations”, supporting the TA Co-Leads and the TA Leadership Team (TALT) in a designated TA ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the TA in accordance with PD&C framework, while overseeing TA projects to maximally deliver the value TALT intended
Ensures seamless interactions between TALT and critical partners to the TA, and the efficient functioning of the matrix within the TA
Contributes to and coordinates framework for developing cross functional TA strategy and process to ensure product strategy plans align with the TA strategy
Co-ordinates the TA strategic planning process ensuring that the outcome of planning processes are integrated, documented and have appropriate approvals
Supports R&D and Commercial NPO due diligence activities
Works with Portfolio Management Function to ensure TA portfolio information is effectively integrated into portfolio plans and analysis to support TA portfolio investment management and the development of TA strategic priorities
Delivers identified initiatives in the TA that extend across the PD&C framework
Leads TA review of projects in portfolio including timelines, cost and resources
On behalf of the TALT/co-leads, coordinates all relevant messages and Q&As for internal and external briefings
In partnership with the co-leads, provides guidance to PSTs and relevant functional areas to ensure that long-term product forecast meets the needs and priorities of the TA.
Talent/Management Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Leads a global organization with a set of high-complexity objectives and interfaces
Oversees sub-functions, with individual strategies and objectives
Requires oversight of a global, multilevel function
Total of ~5-10 staff members located in Europe, US and Australia
Establish strategic priorities, competency framework and performance expectations designed to support and develop talent to excel and grow professionally
Qualifications:
An advanced degree in Science or Engineering, PMP certification, Masters of Business Administration or equivalent is preferred.
Requires advanced business knowledge, proven general management and leadership capability.
15+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry managing global R&D groups
Requires ability to negotiate and compromise, and ability to communicate and influence senior executive leadership
Established and credible strength in project management with experience strengthening core PM skills in alignment with R&D strategy.
In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals (CMC, non-clinical, clinical, and regulatory).
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental Vision
401K
Paid time Off
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Our Benefits
CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.
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