Astellas Pharma · 1 hour ago
Director, Portfolio & Project Management - BioPharma/Ophthalmology Development
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $268K/yr
10+ years expAstellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients. The Director of Portfolio & Project Management will lead project management efforts for drug development programs, ensuring strategic execution and effective communication among stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provides project management leadership and support to the project team(s) in managing highly complex internal or partnered projects to deliver the pipeline with optimal strategies, realistic plans, and seamless execution
Builds Engagement by inspiring high performance and integrity by connecting team efforts to larger strategic company objectives
Manages stakeholders ensuring appropriate and timely communication on project progress and issues while working in partnership with the Asset Lead and key functional leads. Resolves conflicts by taking the lead in finding solutions that promote collaboration and benefit all parties
Coordinate high-quality deliverables in close collaboration with relevant project team members, to optimize development timelines by taking informed risks
Identifies critical changes in the project deliverables (timelines, budget, and/or outcome), assess their impact and communicate to the Asset Lead and relevant project team members
Partners with project members to proactively identify, assess and manage project risks and mitigation plans, and monitor/report status of identified key risks, including escalation as appropriate
Lead generation and maintenance of a complete and accurate project plan and forecast in the planning system (Helix) by liaising with relevant functions to ensure a realistic plan that reflects the strategy
Proactively identifies improvement areas for existing processes to problem-solve and propose efficiencies for implementation and solutions for processes and/or organizational structures and policies
Proficient in various project management methodologies, demonstrating the ability to adapt project management approaches to meet the needs of diverse projects and ensure successful delivery
Play a role for functional level initiatives within PPM as needed, build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external Astellas stakeholders
Drive retrospective project/process reviews to identify issues and strengths and help capture learnings
Reports to the US, JP or CN Group Lead in BOD PPM
Develops team members through purposeful growth and learning opportunities
Addresses team member and individual performance issues quickly in an ethical, timely, and appropriate manner
Empowers team members by demonstrating trust and by giving them the autonomy to make decisions within the scope of their responsibility
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in a science or business-related field, with extensive project management experience (10+ years) in the pharmaceutical
Demonstrated expertise and experience in drug development is also required in addition to project management experience
Ability to proactively lead, influence, and align cross-functional, multi-regional teams within highly complex and multicultural environments
Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in Japanese if hired for a position in Japan or in Chinese if hired for a position in China, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of personnel
Demonstrates solid knowledge in establishing operational standards and using industry-standard tools such as MS Project, Excel, and project planning software; open to international travel as required
Demonstrated experience in people management (minimum 1 year) or strong potential and attributes to being an effective people manager
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
Knowledge of AGILE project delivery methodologies
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
Company
Astellas Pharma
Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical research & development company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2020-07-22Grant
2008-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Amanda Hart
Head, Global Commercial Analytics and Reporting
Recent News
2026-01-07
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