Associate Director Project Management (Biotechnology R&D Drug Development) at Exelixis, Inc. in Alameda, California

Job Description:

Company Description

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we're seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

Position Description:

Great opportunity for a Biotech/Pharmaceutical experienced, Associate Director, Project Managerto oversee oncology drug development projects and manage a PM team. This position is office based located in Alameda, CA.

The Associate Director develops and maintain project plans, Gantts/timelines, status reports, strategic development and filing plans in collaboration with team leaders and cross-functional members of teams. Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing oncology drug development projects (IND-enabling, Phase 1 to 3, NDA/BLA filing submissions) and serves as liaison between project teams and executive management.

Position Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acts as a Project Manager (PM), responsible for directly managing several clinical development projects and providing direction, management, and assistance to the Project Team Leader (PTL) and multiple sub-teams from those projects.
• Works on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Develops and maintain project plans, timelines, strategic development plans and development product profiles in collaboration with team leaders and lead cross-functional members of teams.
• Coordinates communication within the organization as well as external business partners, consultants or CROs.
• Supports PTL in representing the project team to senior management and provides communication link between the team and the Management Committee through written/verbal updates and presentations.
• Acts as point of reference between the Clinical Operations Study Teams and Project Teams.
• Ensures uniform processes/documentation between projects.
• Provides decision making methodologies, identifies bottleneck and inconsistencies within interdependencies and facilitate brainstorming with the teams to help identify project issues and resolutions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervision of Project Manager(s) is required in some programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
• BS/BA degree in related discipline and ten years of related experience; or,
• MS/MA degree in related discipline and eight years of related experience; or,
• PhD in related discipline and five years of related experience, or;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require certification in assigned area.

Experience:
• Typically requires a minimum of fourteen years of related experience and/or combination of experience and education/training.
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred in one or more areas associated with drug discovery/development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent understanding of MS Office Suite required.
• Excellent understanding of MS Project or equivalent Gantt tools.
• Excellent understanding of the full Drug Development process (oncology is preferred).
• Has extensive experience in relevant industry/profession.
• Uses broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Identifies and implements methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
• Leads or manages the work of others by providing guidance to subordinates or teams based on organizational goals and company policy, with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Has complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Has excellent knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Applies strong analytical and business communication skills.

JOB COMPLEXITY:
• Works on very complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

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DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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