Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning and decision-making processes within Alexion’s Global Program Teams (GPTs). The Senior Program Manager works closely with GPTLs and/or senior-level GPM, along with the functional experts in GPTs to develop a project timeline, dashboards, budget forecasting, and status reports for senior management in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that any changes are properly communicated to the Global Program Team Leads (GPTLs) and appropriate stakeholders. The Senior Program Manager will demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills in identifying, monitoring, and helping to mitigate risks and issues such that development programs stay on track, as the successful delivery of development milestones and goals ties to the overall longevity of Alexion’s pipeline and commercial infrastructure.

You will be responsible for:

• Partnering with cross functional GPT members to deliver key milestones and activities
• Maintaining and controlling the program schedule, tracking progress made on tasks, owning scenario planning timelines foe decision making, identifying activities on the critical path, and communicating the status of the project to appropriate stakeholders
• Working closely with finance and GPT members to establish and track budgets
• Organizing and conducting program team meetings, taking minutes, and tracking action items to completion
• Maintaining and organizing all files related to a program (e.g., timelines, minutes, related documents)
• Ensuring projects and project teams are properly set up, team roles and responsibilities are clear, deliverables and risks are identified and documented, detailed project schedules are in place, and resource allocations and appropriately managed
• Identifying issues and mitigation plans early and escalating appropriately
• Applying program management best practices in the planning, alignment, initiation, execution, control, and closing of projects

You will need to have:

• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the processes in drug development and market access relating to required development plans, task durations, cost, and product value assessment
• Must be well organized and have strong attention to detail with an ability to deal with competing priorities; high level of problem solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective program management excellence in terms of setting program plans for the lifecycle of a program from discovery through launch
• Mastery of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and knowledge of MS Project Server
• Technical proficiency in the use of program planning tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Project, resource forecasting, decision analytics, budgets)
• High level of proficiency in MS Office software including: Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint
• B.S. degree minimum with higher level degree preferred with 5+ years of industry experience, 3 of which should be in working in / managing cross-functional teams
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

• 5+ years of commercial, operations or project management experience within biopharma industry with at least 3 years of managing complex projects
• MBA/M.S./M.A., or equivalent level of experience
• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar formal training preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with Planisware preferred

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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