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Tonix Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago

Sr Director, Program and Portfolio Management

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is a fully integrated biotechnology company focused on commercializing and developing therapeutics to treat human diseases. The Senior Director of Program and Portfolio Management will shape and implement strategies for a complex portfolio of drug development programs, mentor project managers, and ensure effective communication across departments.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical

Hiring Manager

Robert Uff

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional teams interacting with clinical, nonclinical, regulatory, CMC, discovery, and others to set priorities, work toward goals and monitor progress of programs

Develop portfolio tools and materials to support portfolio decision-making

Create, implement, and refine PPM practices to support leadership, PPM staff, and delivery of program goals

Lead regular portfolio operations committee meetings and portfolio strategy sessions

Coordinate and manage due diligence teams and decision making on in licensing activities for the portfolio

Help to buildout and lead PMs responsible for developing cross-functional program plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with functional area leads

Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions including development of scenarios and strategic impact of decisions

Ensure all decisions are assessed as to their risks and impacts as well as accountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner

Function as an integrator within the project team and across the Company to ensure alignment

Develop and coordinate resource and budget planning activities across functions to ensure adequate resources are applied to the programs and decisions are assessed for portfolio impact

Provide leadership to teams and functional areas to proactively anticipate and identify project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals; propose and implement plans to resolve such issues, and execute corrective actions

Effectively execute change management to implement strategies for effecting, controlling, and helping teams adapt to change

Provide updated project information for the Board as well as for regular budget and portfolio reviews

Enable high-performing teams by ensuring good team dynamics within the project team

Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives

Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new team members

Oversees the daily workflow of the department

Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations

If necessary, handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Contributes to performance and compensation decisions such as: merit raises, bonuses, and promotions

Qualification

Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementCross-functional LeadershipPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceAnalytical SkillsTeam BuildingChange ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant project / program / portfolio management experience within the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry; or a PhD in a scientific field or a PharmD, DVM or MD degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience preferred

Scientific background and/or MBA preferred

Ten (10) years of leading cross-functional program or portfolio management activities within the pharmaceutical industry with a deep understanding of practices and standards of pharmaceutical program and portfolio management preferred

Experience managing PM professionals in the drug development industry

Strong leadership presence with the ability to translate strategy into action

Excellent analytical skills with an ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to support decision-making

Ability to create an inclusive environment and lead empowered teams who operate with high standards of alignment, trust, accountability, expertise, transparency, and collaboration

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels within the company

Ability for minimal travel

Dedicated team player who is able to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation