Eli Lilly and Company · 1 day ago
Associate Director - PV Project Management (PV PM) Global Patient Safety
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $169K/yr
6+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director, PV Project Management, plays a crucial role in guiding the strategic execution of Global Patient Safety initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations through effective project management and collaboration.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the work of team members and external partners to deliver projects according to plan, including developing and implementing organizational change strategies
Develop and carry out a team communication plan aligned with overall strategy
PV Project Management is a diverse and collaborative group of experts who guide and manage projects across the portfolio to help deliver crucial medicines to patients
Facilitate and Support Global Patient Safety Through Project Management Tools and Processes
Use project management skills, tools, and processes to support effective decision‑making and lead cross‑functional teams in delivering safety‑related projects and results
Adapt easily across different document types, therapeutic areas, and product teams as assigned throughout development and post‑marketing activities
Identify and communicate critical paths, progress indicators, and major achievements across multiple products
Coordinate and manage kickoff meetings, strategy meetings, safety team meetings, and comment‑resolution discussions
Prepare and share timely meeting materials (agendas, pre‑reads, data summaries, and minutes)
Build strong partnerships with cross‑functional team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables
Support organizational and cross‑functional projects as needed
Timeline Management: Support project plans for PV and safety activities, ensuring key milestones are met in alignment with quality standards
Cost Management: Contribute to the development and maintenance of global integrated project budgets, working closely with functional partners and leadership
Communication Management: Create and maintain a team communication plan to ensure timely and accurate updates to the right stakeholders
Information and Access Management: Provide high‑quality content and ensure team members have appropriate access to key information
Risk Management: Identify and prioritize project risks, communicate them to leadership, and help develop risk‑reduction plans
Metrics and Monitoring: Track performance metrics, ensure compliance with standards, and use data to improve outcomes
Model Team Lilly behaviors—Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver—to influence others and support effective team decision‑making
Provide coaching and feedback to support the growth of others
See opportunities to capture and share teachings across functions
Engage in after‑action reviews to highlight strengths and opportunities for improvement
Recommend improvements for future processes, tools, training, or guidance
Follow relevant quality system requirements, laws, and regulations
Maintain compliance with all training and standard operating procedures
Support preparation for regulatory inspections and internal audits
Understand the responsibilities of the EU Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) and ensure appropriate support is provided to meet legal obligations
Ensure project landmarks are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality
Document ongoing performance using appropriate metrics and tools to ensure expected benefits are achieved
Analyze project performance data to ensure compliance with industry standards
Apply data‑based insights to enhance project and organizational performance
Handle project budgets, including vendor selection processes as assigned
Monitor project risks, communicate concerns to leadership, and implement action plans as needed
Hold teams accountable for key results
Demonstrate strong independent problem‑solving skills
Model Team Lilly behaviors to support team effectiveness through strong decision‑making and inclusive leadership
Coach and mentor PV PMO project managers
Lead or coordinate work across diverse teams and functional areas in a matrixed environment
Serve as a resource for shared learning, process improvement, and support for intricate organizational needs
Lead after‑action reviews to capture learning and identify areas for improvement
Recommend ongoing process improvements
Follow all quality, regulatory, and training requirements
Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections and internal audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, in a health‑related, scientific, or engineering field, with minimum of 5 years experience in pharmaceuticals, drug development, or project management
Experience leading in a cross‑functional-settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
6+ years of experience in project management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors
Experience in leadership in cross-functional and matrixed environments
Experience working with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)
Experience with PMI principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognize problems, diagnose root causes and take corrective action to prevent recurrence within the team
Excellent self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed
Strong emotional intelligence and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective relationships between team members with diverse interpersonal styles; able to deliver effective coaching and feedback
Flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent changes and altered priorities
Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and partners as defined by Project Management Body of Knowledge)
Preferred
PMP certification preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MS, MBA, Master's in Project Management, PMP)
Previous experience with or understanding of drug development processes
Benefits
Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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