Job Description

Position Summary: The Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Project Management will lead and oversee end-to-end project activities across a portfolio of initiatives, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical products for both domestic and regulated international markets. This role requires proactive engagement with cross-functional teams, strong governance over timelines, costs, risks, and resources, and a commitment to elevating project management practices across the organization. The AVP will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership, ensuring successful execution and delivery of strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic project management oversight for all injectable, OSD product development and lifecycle projects. - Drive and track project performance across schedule, budget, scope, quality, and risk parameters. - Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. - Identify and resolve project bottlenecks and resource constraints; escalate critical issues to senior leadership as needed. - Implement and reinforce standardized project management tools, templates, trackers, and governance processes. - Maintain and communicate project documentation, including timelines, risk registers, meeting minutes, and status reports. - Conduct periodic project reviews and present progress updates to clients and executive leadership. - Support the enhancement of project management competencies across departments via mentorship, knowledge-sharing sessions, and best practice dissemination. - Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and regulatory compliance requirements. - Leverage industry-standard project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smart sheet, JIRA, or equivalent) for effective project tracking and reporting. Required Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree or MBA preferred. -PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred. - 12+ years of progressive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry. - Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects across regulated markets (e.g., US FDA, EU EMA). - Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and other project management platforms/tools. Key Competencies: - Strategic Thinking & Planning - Stakeholder Engagement & Management - Conflict Resolution & Negotiation - Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Business Acumen in Pharmaceutical Development - Adaptability and Results Orientation Preferred Attributes: - Experience with injectable products and familiarity with regulatory submission processes (ANDA, NDA, etc.). - Exposure to both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies. - Capability to drive knowledge management and process optimization initiatives.