Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info

At EMD Serono, Inc. our strength is our people!

About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people's lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono's US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company's home state of Massachusetts.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Through direction from the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy and Scientific Communications, the Program Manager is responsible for working within the US Medical Affairs function to develop, coordinate, maintain, report and ensure the successful completion (milestones) of deliverables within US Medical Affairs in terms of time, cost and process. The successful Program Manager will manage timelines, establish metrics and develop processes to increase visibility, improve decision making and enhance cycle times for the US Medical Affairs team. The Program Manager will also provide financial updates, reports and develop presentations allowing the US Medical Affairs team to provide accurate tracking and forecasting of activities/finances. Specific activities within US Medical Affairs include clinical trials, scientific communications, medical meetings, management presentations and internal medical support.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create project management charts, reports and milestones (i.e. Gantt charts) for all US Medical Affairs activities (new and existing)
• Maintain and develop financial reports including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long range plans, consolidating actuals and variance reporting
• Create operational reports to facilitate decision making and identify accomplishments, areas of focus, process improvements, priorities and issue resolution
• Communicate frequently with the senior managers within US Medical Affairs including therapeutic area MDs to ensure team is provided information needed to keep projects on track
• Develop cost estimates, proposal timelines, and ensure resources are available to execute new projects
• Track project progress and resource utilization
• Schedule and lead project meetings both internally and externally
• Provide meeting minutes to meeting participants as needed
• Provide monthly reports to senior management on project status
• Participate in meetings
• Interact with the management team to propose and develop new processes to improve the program management role and US Medical Affairs function

EDUCATION/LANGUAGES

• 3-5 years of progressive project management experience
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Must have demonstrated expertise in all aspects of project management
• Must have prior experience either with another Biotech/Pharmaceutical company
• Possess the ability to anticipate problems/conflicts and provide resolution through creative problem solving
• Possess the ability to function well in a multiple project fast paced environment
• Must be able to interact with clients and internal management team

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Solid communicator
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Advanced presentation and powerpoint skills
• Energetic and willingness to learn and advance skills
• Critical problem solver and creative thinker
• Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Flexible and mature with the ability to work under timelines and pressure
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Team leadership skills
• Highly self-motivated and reliable
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Willing and able to travel
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Click the link below and open the door to the future by submitting your resume today!

EMD Serono 0900969

 

Awards & Recognition

June 2009, The Boston Business Journal recognizes EMD Serono as one of the Best Places to Work!

May 2009, The Scientist magazine names EMD Serono one of the best place to work in the life sciences industries!

October 2008, EMD Serono Named as a Top Employer by Science Magazine!

• more

 

• Location: Rockland, MA
• Compensation: Competitive
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.