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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 21 hours ago

Director Corporate Project Management (CPMO)

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of Corporate Project Management (CPMO) to oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives critical to the company's strategic objectives. This leadership role involves project initiation, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects align with corporate priorities and are delivered on time and within budget.

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Responsibilities

Lead and deliver multiple large- and mid-scale, enterprise-level projects to achieve corporate objectives
Establish and manage project governance, execution standards, and best practices across the organization
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements aligned with corporate strategy
Identify and manage project dependencies, critical path, risks, and mitigation plans
Partner with the EVP of Corporate Operations and the ELT to build, scale, and mature core operational capabilities
Serve as the primary liaison between project owners and the EVP of Corporate Operations/ELT
Align project priorities with enterprise strategy and evolving business needs
Support change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes
Coordinate internal teams and external vendors/partners to ensure seamless execution
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate project status, progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
Assess project requirements and recommend sound, scalable execution approaches
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics
Ensure continuous monitoring of scope, schedule, budget, and quality delivery

Qualification

PMP certificationPharmaceutical industry experienceProject management experienceBudget managementStakeholder managementCross-functional leadershipChange managementAnalytical skillsTeam-building abilitiesStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree
8–15 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical and/or biotech environments
Extensive experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams
Demonstrated success aligning project execution with corporate strategy
Proven track record of managing budgets, timelines, and complex stakeholder environments
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
Experience managing external partners including agencies, consultants, and advocacy organizations
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
Advanced communication and presentation capabilities
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven leadership and team-building abilities
Expertise in change management, continuous improvement, conflict resolution, and consensus building
High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical standards
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Preferred

MBA
PMP, APM, or PRINCE2 certification
Rare disease experience

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
A retirement savings plan with Company Match

Company

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (Nasdaq: CPRX) is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$273.94M
2024-01-05Post Ipo Equity· $140.1M
2017-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $53.6M
2015-02-03Post Ipo Equity· $34.7M

Leadership Team

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Hubert E. Huckel
Co-Founder & Board of Directors
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Michael W. Kalb
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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