Senior Project Manager R&D

About Galderma

Galderma, the world's largest independent global dermatology company, was created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive product portfolio to treat a range of dermatological conditions. The company partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in research and development of scientifically defined and medically proven innovative solutions for the skin. For more information, please visit www.galderma.com.



Om Galderma

Galderma, världens största oberoende globala dermatologiska företag, grundades 1981 och finns i 100 länder med en omfattande produktportfölj för behandling av olika hudåkommor. Företaget samarbetar med vårdpersonal världen över för att tillgodose människors dermatologiska behov under livets olika faser. Galderma är ledande inom forskning och utveckling av vetenskapligt definierade och medicinskt dokumenterade lösningar för huden och dess åkommor. Mer information finns på www.galderma.com/se

Job description / Arbetsbeskrivning

The Senior Project Management R&D will provide project management leadership for complex and high-profile drug and device development programs in the Galderma Aesthetics Business Unit. This position is accountable for the operational efforts both internally and externally to drive the execution of the project teams.

As Senior Project Management R&D you will work closely with the Project Leader and cross-functional project team members to establish and maintain project plans and budgets, organize and lead project team meetings, foster communication and coordinate between functional groups. You will be responsible for ensuring adequate resourcing to meet goals, identifying risks/ mitigations, and providing project status updates to ensure that the project teams achieve key strategic objectives and ultimately succeed in delivering breakthrough therapies to our patients.

You will report to the R&D Head of Project Management. The position can be located either in Switzerland (Zug), Sweden (Uppsala) or in the USA (Fort Worth).

Job responsibilities / Ditt uppdrag

* Work closely with the Program Leader to assist in the management of development program(s) including planning, execution, and reporting on projects and milestones
* Oversee and manage the effective coordination and facilitation of cross-functional team meetings from a program management perspective
* Develop and manage global, integrated cross-functional plans by identifying key deliverables for each function, understanding and outlining inter-dependencies, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability, coordinating project level budget/resource forecasting and managing project procurement activities, monitoring progress and adherence to timelines, identifying project risk and issues and facilitating resolution
* Work with the team to create, organize and maintain plans and timelines needed to achieve the defined objectives of projects
* Proactively identify constraints, risks, and conflicts that could impact the project schedule and work with team members and management to develop appropriate solutions
* Coordinate activities with external business partners; contribute to achieving partnership contract deliverables

Minimum requirements/ Är du den vi söker?

* University degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required
* Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or related industry
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in stakeholders management in a complex, corporate environment
* 5 years of experience in a drug or device development Project Management role either supporting a Development function (e.g. Clinical Operations or Regulatory Affairs) or Clinical Development Project sub-teams, required
* Experience with NDA/BLA/MAA filings highly desirable
* Hands-on expertise with project management tools (e.g., Planisware, MS Teams, MS Project, etc.)
* Good understanding of financial and resource planning
* PMP certification is a plus
* Ability to interface effectively with all levels, including senior management
* Self-motivated, comfortable in fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
* Fluent in English

Other important information/ Frågor och ansökan

You are welcome to send your application (CV and letter in English) via this career site by May 24, 2021 latest. The selection process is ongoing!

We wish to inform applicants that Galderma can conduct pre-employment security checks for specific positions or activities. This security screening is performed by an external supplier after approval from applicants.

As Galderma's Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole chain from product development to production. Here our 550 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane®, Azzalure® and Sculptra®.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10-minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.