Director of Project Management

The Director of Project Management will provide strategic leadership and hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful on-time launch of our uncontrolled gout asset. This pivotal role involves leading a cross-functional launch team managing integrated project plans identifying and mitigating risks inherent in rare disease commercialization and driving operational excellence in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.  This position will also be responsible for driving additional projects in line with the companys top commercial priorities for North America including but not limited to subsequent commercial launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch Strategy & Execution:  Lead the end-to-end launch planning and execution process setting clear milestones timelines and deliverables. Monitor progress identify potential bottlenecks and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Provide leadership and coordination to a diverse cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing Sales Medical Affairs Market Access Commercial Insights and Analytics Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs.
• Project Planning & Management: Construct and maintain comprehensive cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet).
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify evaluate and monitor project risks and issues developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective accurate and timely communication of project status challenges and achievements to all stakeholders including senior and executive leadership tailoring the message to the audience.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree required.  Advanced degree (MS MBA PharmD PhD) preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management.
  • At least 5 years of experience in leading complex cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment.
  • Proven track record of successful leadership in the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products.
  • Experience with rare disease therapeutics or orphan drugs is highly desirable including a deep understanding of the unique patient and market dynamics.
  • Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g. NDA BLA MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in project management methodologies tools and best practices.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence motivate and lead teams without direct authority.
  • Exceptional organizational time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills capable of summarizing complex information clearly for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.

Additional Information :

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits such as:

• A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive medical dental and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

The base salary range for this role is $175000-$240000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors including your experience qualifications and location. Additionally this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobis core values: Care Ambition Urgency Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us

We are a global company with over 1900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins and a Board with a stellar track record were ready to take on the worlds diseases ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others lives because thats exactly what we do here. If youre seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better healthier place we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one but we know we cant change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity protected veterans and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time