Job description

Looking for a chance to make a real difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also value our employees, who work relentlessly to help us execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of our patients, our partners, and each other. Together, we’re working to discover and develop innovative cancer treatments that address unmet patient needs and apply the science behind them in novel ways. As the field of cancer treatment evolves, we evolve with it. Advanced technology, dedicated investigators, and incomparable facilities: these vast resources empower us to redefine the way the world treats cancer. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. If the prospect of being part of this sounds exciting, we invite you to join us.
Hybrid Role
Employee Value Proposition:
At Taiho Oncology, the compassion we practice for our patients extends to our team, empowering and motivating them to do their best work for those who need it most. This is an exciting opportunity to experience multiple facets of Project Management in a dynamic, collaborative and global cross-functional environment.
Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Project Management provides project leadership to global, cross-functional teams in all phases of drug development projects or sub projects designed and coordinated to achieve the organization’s strategy. Responsibilities include leadership of the team in predicting and planning solutions to achieve successful operational execution of development studies; driving the team to achieve clarity on issues and focus on effective contingencies; interfacing with senior leadership from US and Japan and influencing decision-making on projects. The Senior Director, Project Management will also support and manage activities associated with implementation and improvement of global project planning and management processes. He/she may also lead functional project managers supporting activities at project and functional level.
Performance Objectives:

• Direct the project planning efforts for assigned development global programs in defining and implementation of the project strategy and operational plan by managing the creation of the operational plan and formulating the project scope, project plan, & critical paths with the Project Team and the TOI/TPC Senior Leadership team.
• Collaborate with functional members at TOI and colleagues from TPC on establishment and improvement of global project planning and management processes.
• Support continued operation of Planisware.
• Ensure all partners meet global project deliverables and guarantees excellence of project delivery on-time and on-budget.
• Independently identify and drive project and resource priorities to align with the business objectives. Establish, communicate and execute plans that drive toward goal achievement.
• Provide clear direction and obtain buy-in of all team members to Integrated global development plan commitments
• Identify ways to accelerate the project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards.
• Develop strong logistical skills to manage activities across functions and regions.
• Direct the identification and escalation of potential issues/risks or obstacles to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner and achieve resolution independently. Plan contingencies and follow issues through to resolution ensuring that all issues arrive at a singular conclusion or recommendation with appropriate guidance from Senior Leadership.
• Oversee and manage drug development budget for assigned drug development projects.
• Generate collaboration, cooperation and communication across functions and between Japanese, EU and US team members and ensure that the team achieves stated goals. Facilitate the system to track and monitor program objectives/goals.
• Provide critical feedback to the individual members and/or the team member's supervisor when necessary to help enhance overall performance.
• Participate in the annual portfolio analysis process to ensure accurate information and timelines for assigned projects are provided to support project recommendations to Senior Management.
• Work with Regulatory Affairs, and project team members to effectively manage timely preparation and submission of regulatory documents including IND, FDA meeting background packages, NDA/sNDA etc.
• Manage functional project managers providing support at for functional activities and global project teams

Education/Certification Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in science or math.
• Advanced degree and/or project management certification is preferred.
• 15+ years of drug development experience in Clinical Research, Regulatory, CMC, or development related function. Previous clinical research experience in Phase I-IV preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 10 years of people management experience and/or proven leadership experience in managing a global, matrix team.
• Proven leadership skills and strategic problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing matrix teams, influencing outcomes and key project decisions.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with senior management.
• Thorough knowledge of global drug development, QA, manufacturing operations, clinical & regulatory functions.
• Experience working with Planisware is preferred
• Knowledge of PC software, including Microsoft Office products & Project planning tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer Information: Taiho Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs an accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process, please email People@taihooncology.com. Taiho Oncology also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with our obligations under the law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
COVID-19: All new employees of Taiho Oncology are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may request an exemption from this mandatory vaccination policy if the vaccine is medically contraindicated for them or medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination. Employees also may be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption under applicable law if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability, or if the provisions in this policy for vaccination conflict with a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or for other reasons protected by applicable law.
Requests for exemptions and reasonable accommodations must be initiated by notifying People@taihooncology.com that you will be requesting an exemption. All such requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The incumbent in this position may be required to perform other duties, as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

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