Associate Director, NDBI Portfolio & PM

Associate Director, NDBI Portfolio & Project Management
Job Function: R&D Operations Job Sub Function: Clinical Trial Project Management Job Category: Professional Location: Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland Job Description
We are searching for the best talent for our Associate Director, NDBI Portfolio & Project Management position to be located in Allschwil, Switzerland. This role is available across multiple countries, and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Responsibilities
Developing and leading strategic programs and project teams to enable execution, with a focus on robust project management practices and delivery of value for business partners. Managing the administration of project submissions and approvals through established prioritization and governance processes. Leading, participating in, or attending (as appropriate) project and portfolio review meetings and providing reporting to project sponsors. Ensuring a clear and consistent approach to risk management in alignment with Finance and business partners. Monitoring project progress in a timely and accurate manner and providing sponsors and stakeholders with sufficient visibility and information to support decision‑making. Ensuring project risks, issues, and dependencies are proactively managed to minimize disruption to successful delivery, with escalation to project sponsors when appropriate. Partnering closely with Investment Owners and Project Leads to ensure accurate and robust budget tracking and monitoring against project plans. Identifying innovative solutions to complex challenges through effective leadership, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. Supporting Global Development Project Managers (PMs) in the adoption and sustainment of core project management processes and tools. Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required. Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Physical Sciences, or a related field is required. Advanced degree (e.g., Master's) is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant business and project management experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry. Experience utilizing standard project management tools and methodologies and leading cross‑functional teams. Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development and clinical operations processes, including experience working across diverse business processes and system environments, is preferred. Experience leading and delivering complex programs that improved operational performance within cross‑functional environments is preferred. FPX training and certification is preferred. Project management certification is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Demonstrated influencing, negotiation, verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Experience using Microsoft Project and portfolio management systems is preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a dynamic environment is required. Required Skills
Budgeting Clinical Trial Designs Clinical Trials Compliance Management Consulting Contract Management Execution Focus Fact‑Based Decision Making Give Feedback Industry Analysis Laboratory Operations Organizing Process Improvements Project Integration Management Research and Development Research Ethics Technical Credibility Preferred Skills
Budgeting Clinical Trial Designs Clinical Trials Compliance Management Consulting Contract Management Execution Focus Fact‑Based Decision Making Give Feedback Industry Analysis Laboratory Operations Organizing Process Improvements Project Integration Management Research and Development Research Ethics Technical Credibility Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information
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