Associate Director, Project Management

Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and is currently developing medicines in  Neurology in Parkinson’s (PD), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and in high unmet areas in Immunology and Oncology.

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets.  In the United States, MTPA launched rare disease treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017 and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022.  The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, supply chain, and business development functions.  MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

The Associate Director, Project Management is an integral member of the Product Development Teams at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA). The incumbent, in collaboration with the project leader and team, generates a comprehensive New Drug Integrated Development Strategy. As a senior, highly experienced team member, the Associate Director, Project Management is responsible for monitoring the execution of the Drug Development Project Goals on timeline, budget, scope, risk identification and analysis and quality and will manage a project portfolio of greater complexity and/or volume than less senior colleagues. As a key member of the Development Teams, the Associate Director, Project Management will seamlessly interact with team members, functional areas, and the Project Approval Committee (PAC) for information sharing, issue escalation, resolution and decision-making. The incumbent will schedule and facilitate standing and ad-hoc team meetings to enable discussion and decision with the objective of achieving project goals. The Associate Director, Project Management, will be responsible for updating the Drug Development Management System on the current status of the project with regards to timeline, resources, and budget.

Additionally, the Associate Director will support the Senior Director/Head of the Department, filling in for the Senior Director during travel or other leave, and supporting a number of initiatives designed to enhance Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), and PAC Office at MTPA. The Associate Director, Project Management will also assist in the generation of metrics, analytics, and reports to gain operational excellence in drug development across MTPA.

Responsibilities

• As a senior team member, fills in for the Senior Director/Head of Project Management department. May perform one or more of the following duties:
  • supervises project management staff,
  • leads day-to-day activities of the Project Management function,
  • represents Project Management to senior leadership and at various formal meetings.
• Assists Senior Director/Head of Project Management in achieving department goals.
• Takes proactive leadership role in assisting and guiding the Project Team and individual team members and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Manages a project portfolio of greater complexity and/or volume than less senior project managers, commensurate with greater experience and skills.
• Leads cross-functional development teams to achieve product development goals.
• Serves as the point of contact on all operational aspects of the project.
• Generates high quality integrated development, risk management and communication plans.
• Develops and maintains detailed timelines, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Maintains Project Team related documents, e.g., agendas and minutes, Target Product Profile, Clinical Development Plan, Timelines, etc. in the appropriate repository.
• Updates the Drug Development Management System database with current status on timeline, resource, and budget.
• Updates project, functional area, and governance leadership on critical issues that affect development goals and makes sound recommendations to mitigate potential risks. Develops and maintains high-performance teams.
• Resolves conflicts and issues within teams.
• Identifies and participates in the creation and updating of processes and procedures in drug development management via the Global Development Functional Committee – PM (GDFC-PM) and may function as the Secretariat of the Committee. May function as the
• Secretariate of the Maintenance Team and support the Global Development Standardization Committee for the DDM. Wins management buy-in and leads related projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA degree in life sciences, pharmacy or related field.
• MS or PhD preferred.
• PMP Certification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined functional and project management experience in new drug development.
• Experience should include successful management of a challenging project portfolio (e.g., complex, concurrent projects at various stages in the project lifecycle).
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment.
• Strong background in basic or clinical sciences is preferred.
• Skilled in Windows and MS Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Required to travel up to 15% both domestically and internationally.

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate.  At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.  In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $220,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

Salary : $129,000 - $220,000