Assoc Director-Project Management

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Organization Overview: 

This position will support delivery of Lilly Imaging’s molecular imaging agents and biomarkers portfolios by

• leading cross-functional teams to develop and drive robust, integrated project plans

• continuously optimizing processes through tools and capabilities; and,

• supporting modernization of the Lilly Imaging infrastructure and business operations reporting

Responsibilities:

Support Portfolio Delivery through Project Leadership

• Work with cross-functional teams in Lilly Imaging (Research & Discovery, clinical development, Imaging Operations, Medical, Regulatory) and key business partners such as Tech@Lilly, CMC, Clinical Design & Delivery, Radioligand Therapy (RLT) to develop and deliver project plans that encompasses all project management knowledge areas (timeline, scope, risks, communications; budget where applicable)

• Hold project teams accountable for achievement of key deliverables in alignment with the project plan and corporate quality standards

• Develop and implement team communication plans, decisions, risks / issues to stakeholders; maintain documentation and create visualizations and messaging upward and across organization

• Help manage the organization’s various portfolios of work (clinical, non-clinical, data and digital) for different therapeutic areas (Neuroscience, Oncology, Immunology, Diabetes) to identify and communicate integration risks and impacts across projects, and create milestone roadmaps

Continuously Improve PM Capabilities, Competencies, and Business Processes

• Support the expansion of PM capabilities and competencies throughout Lilly Imaging and key business partnerships through applied PM tools and techniques, and shared learning

• Lead special projects as needed to optimize business processes; expertise in Smartsheet portfolio management and reporting capabilities a plus

Support Imaging Infrastructure and Business Reporting Modernization Efforts

• Partner with peers and functional leaders to identify modernization and optimization opportunities

• Liaise with Tech@Lilly and Lilly business functions to identify and build implementation plans that leverage needed capabilities and tools

• Create and implement change management plans to support adoption of new processes and tools

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of project management experience in the radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of leading complex projects within Clinical Development

• Proficiency with various project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and working in O365 platform

• Strong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognize issues and barriers, diagnose root causes, validate/confirm, and propose creative alternatives to influence corrective actions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and communicate clearly and concisely with leadership

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• PMP certification / Applied knowledge of project management processes

• Proficient in self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal, team priorities, and adjust as needed

• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective teamwork between team members with diverse styles

• Technical project / system implementation incorporating change management for business adoption

Additional Information:

• Travel 0- 10%, depending on location - team presence primarily in Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis, IN offices

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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