Program Manager Resume Example

LinkedIn EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pharmaceutical Project Management professional with broad knowledge of and experience with the full span of drug development processes and activities (strategy development, clinical operations management, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial planning). Skilled in directing, influencing, and driving alignment of high-performing, cross-functional drug development and process improvement teams through all phases of project activities (initiation, definition and planning, execution, performance and control, and project close) within agreed tolerances (time, cost and quality). Experienced in managing budgets (financial performance), developing milestone driven schedules/timelines, directing FTE resource activities (forecasting / acquisition of resources), and organizing and driving risk management processes (identification/mitigation). Accustomed to working in a global, matrix organization with virtual teams that include external partners (CROs, alliances) to deliver project objectives. I seek a Pharmaceutical Project Management role that leverages my Project Management leadership skills to direct core project teams and contribute to product strategy teams in a culture that values my desire to work efficiently.

• Medical Education and Grants program ($2.5MM) executed that helped close healthcare information gaps for improving patient care.
• Training programs that improved the scientific acumen of HQ team and provided certification for 32 Field Medical Liaisons 2002 - 2014 Clinical Development - Sr.
• Project Manager / Project Manager.
• Led cross-functional clinical research teams in creating, approving, delivering, and closing development programs in CV, GI, Neuroscience, and Pain therapeutic areas.
• Directed cross-functional execution of fully developed operational plans ($100+ MM budget).
• Facilitated project team meetings (agendas, minutes, logs - action, decision).
• Directed preparation, execution of fully developed Project Schedules (Timelines), Scope, Change Control, Risk, and Budget management procedures all of which facilitated on time, on budget delivery satisfying governance committee requirements.
• Summarized (documents/presentations) project status/issues to a broad cross-section of senior management and governance committees that expedited decision-making.
• Controlled expenses by partnering with Finance ensuring resources/budgets were planned and managed internally and with external alliances.
• Directed team preparations for governance and alliance interactions.
• Teams Delivered:.
• Global submissions that led to marketing application approvals and label extensions.
• Regulatory defense including Briefing documents and Advisory Committees.
• Post-Approval commitments (clinical studies, safety surveillance studies).
• Committees for submitting Pediatric Investigational Plans (PIP) projects.
• Collaborated with Project Management peers on Change Management initiatives.
• Leveraged relationship management skills (building, leading teams) to gain trust and commitment when taking on various committee and task force roles.
• Led clinical Process Improvement team that streamlined contracting process.
• Led Budget Reduction task force that reduced budget 20%.
• Mentoring (coaching) of teams on changes that earned their support that enabled effective implementation of the business process changes.
• Trained incoming PMs on tools, processes that enabled successful transition into role.
• Member of Resource Management team (FTE utilization and alignment) administering entire Clinical portfolio 1996 - 2002 Pharmaceutical Development - Investigational Products Systems Controller.
• Project Managed development of Clinical Drug Supplies Inventory Management software system;.
• Worked in partnership with IS/IT to define business requirements.
• Conducted new user training activities;.
• Drove process improvement initiatives for packaging and labeling business processes.
• Exploited new computer capabilities that improved process quality (reliability, accuracy).