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We currently have an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, high performing Chief Patient Officer organization (CPO) as Medical Project Management Director, Global Oncology. You will be leading our global team of seven project managers and reporting into the Head of Project Management, Insights and Impact in Global Strategy, Innovation and Performance. This leadership role is central to ensuring operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and flawless execution across a dynamic portfolio. In 2026, a key strategic focus for the company is excellence in execution. The Director will play a pivotal role in embedding this ambition - strengthening operational rigor, improving delivery consistency, and fostering a high-performance culture across the Project Management function.
Job Responsibility:
Team Management: Manage a team of 6-8 Medical Project Managers supporting oncology assets
Establish clear performance expectations and monitor progress
Cultivate a culture of executional excellence
Maintain strong networks and attract talent
Excellence in Project Management: Engage in Project Management, Insights, and Impact Leadership Team meetings
Drive operational excellence using project management tools and KPIs
Contribute to Global Medical Team (GMT) effectiveness
Stay abreast of industry best practice and AI advances
Oversee procurement
Support operational delivery at Medical Therapy area (TA) level & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead Business and Medical planning with Global Product Strategy
Ensure Medical Affairs plan alignment with disease area plans
Partner with Medical Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and other global functions
Ensure efficient monitoring and management of budget
Contribute to TA objectives setting and delivery
Coordinate medical governance preparation
Deliver External Engagement activities
Provide input for TA performance review
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field, or equivalent commercial experience
Considerable and proven experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs and Oncology
Experience leading and coaching high-performing teams and driving change across organisations
Proven experience in project management
Understanding of core Medical Affairs processes (e.g. Medical Planning, Scientific Engagement Planning, data generation)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to guide decisions and improve performance
Effective time management, ability to clearly identify priorities and manage multiple tasks
Experience to work and influence senior stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, communication skills, strong collaborator/communicator
Understanding of the lifecycle of pharmaceutical drug development and commercialisation
Nice to have:
Advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, MD, MBA or PhD) in a relevant discipline
Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent)
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and database management skills
Experience managing transformation or operational excellence initiatives
Analytical, logical thought process with proven track record of strong matrix management, facilitation, and project management skills