Senior Director / Head of Program Management
PPM.GEN.M5
Sets the vision and strategic direction for project and program management across the enterprise.
Sets the vision and strategic direction for project and program management across the enterprise.
The story of this role
Who does this work
Project and Program Managers in biotech and pharma who want to lead successful R&D initiatives, clinical trials, and product launches while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Complex projects face delays, budget overruns, and regulatory non-compliance.
- The internal problem: They feel overwhelmed by the multifaceted challenges of project management in a highly regulated industry.
- Why it matters: Every patient deserves timely access to innovative therapies, and efficient project management is vital to making that happen.
The plan
- 1. Assess project requirements and establish clear goals.
- 2. Develop a comprehensive project strategy that aligns with regulatory needs.
- 3. Assemble and lead a cross-functional team focused on collaboration.
- 4. Monitor progress using KPIs and adjust plans as needed to meet timelines and budgets.
- 5. Conduct post-project evaluations to capture learnings and improve future initiatives.
What's at stake
Missed deadlines lead to delayed product launches and potential loss of market opportunity. Non-compliance with regulations results in costly penalties and project disruptions.
Success looks like
Projects are delivered on time and within budget, enhancing patient access to new treatments. Regulatory compliance is achieved, reducing the risk of project delays and enhancing company reputation.
Summary
Sets the vision and strategic direction for project and program management across the enterprise. Owns global project portfolio performance and alignment with corporate strategy.
Level — M5 — Senior Director
Leads multiple functions or a large department; drives multi-year strategy.
- Scope
- Multiple functions or a large department
- Autonomy
- Owns multi-year strategy for the area
- Complexity
- Org-level trade-offs and investment
- Impact
- Multi-function results
- Decision rights
- Owns investment and org design across functions
- Leadership
- Leads directors and managers
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Align project portfolios with corporate business strategy and mission.commonlevel
- Lead Directors and PMO heads.commonlevel
- Chair or direct portfolio review boards.commonlevel
- Represent project outcomes to investors, board of directors, and external stakeholders.commonlevel
- Define the organization’s portfolio risk profile.commonlevel
Tasks5
- Align portfolios with strategycommonlevel
- Lead PMO headscommonlevel
- Chair review boardscommonlevel
- Represent outcomes to stakeholderscommonlevel
- Define risk profilecommonlevel
Skills5
- Vision settingcommonlevel
- Stakeholder representationcommonlevel
- Portfolio risk managementcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Strategic alignmentcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Corporate strategy alignmentcommonlevel
- Portfolio managementcommonlevel
- Stakeholder engagementcommonlevel
- Risk managementcommonlevel
- Organizational developmentcommonlevel
competency4
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Influencecommonlevel
- Risk-Taking & Judgmentcommonlevel
- Organizational Developmentcommonlevel
qualification3
- Advanced executive-level education (PhD, MBA, or equivalent)commonlevel
- 15+ years, including multiple leadership rolescommonlevel
- Executive leadership credentials preferredcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Director, Project and Program Management | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Project and Program Management Senior Director | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Senior Director, Project and Program Manager | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Project and Program Manager Senior Director | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Senior Director / Head of Program Management | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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