Senior Manager, R&D Program Management Office

Greenwich Biosciences, Inc ,
London, Greater London
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ABOUT GW: GW Pharmaceuticals is a cutting-edge UK-based biopharmaceutical company that over the last 20 years has established a world-leading position in cannabinoid science and the development of regulatory approved medicines derived from cannabis. Our mission is to transform the lives of seriously ill patients and their families. In 2018 our achievements were recognized by TIME magazine which named GW as one of the 'Top 50 Genius companies that are inventing the future'. Having developed the world's first prescription medicine derived from the cannabis plant, Sativex, which treats spasticity due to multiple sclerosis GW has now developed an oral formulation of purified cannabidiol (CBD), (approved as Epidiolex in the U.S) for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet Syndrome, two rare and severe early-onset, drug-resistant epilepsy syndromes. This is in addition to our deep pipeline of clinical stage cannabinoid product candidates under development for both orphan and non-orphan indications with a particular focus on neurological conditions. In the UK we have close to 750 employees from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines based on four sites in Cambridge, Kent, London and Andover, along with employees working in the field. We also have a strong presence in the U.S. with around 250 U.S. employees, based both in Carlsbad, CA and in the field. We are continuing to build out our teams and are looking for talented individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, and to exemplifying our company values. ABOUT THE ROLE: The role of the Senior Manager, R&D Program Management Office (R&D PMO) is to provide tactical and operational leadership to the R&D PMO staff who support individual project development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the coordination of all project aspects including timelines, budgets, and scope. This person will promote and ensure cross-functional coordination of all project management activities and foresee key interdependencies and partner with Global Product Leaders. Responsibilities: * Provide strategic and tactical leadership project development teams. * Lead and support the definition, creation, documentation and maintenance of Project Management standards & processes * Promote the use of best practices with the PMO * Contribute to the creation and maintenance of systems/databases for the purpose of tracking, reporting and improving decisions regarding project performance, interfacing closely with the corporate IS ecosystem * Ensure consistent application and knowledge of project management methodologies, processes and tools across the function * Promote cross-functional transformation across product teams Position Requirements * Bachelor's degree in science or a business-related field is required; Advanced degree in science or a business-related field is preferred * Professional certification with a Project Management Institute (PMI) is desired * 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences * 4+ years of recent experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment isstrongly preferred * Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate orally and written, and present key information to senior leadership * Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail * Able to develop strong partnerships and successfully operate in a matrix-based organization while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders GW's VISION: Unlock the potential of cannabinoid science to transform the lives of the patients and their families GW's MISSION: Lead the world in developing and commercialising regulatory approved cannabinoid medicines, putting patients first Our efforts are guided by several fundamental values. At all times we strive to be: Patient Driven - We never forget who we're striving for Passionate - We are here to change lives Innovative - We challenge ourselves to find new and better approaches Collaborative - We accomplish more through working together and valuing one another Accountable - We take responsibility and deliver on our commitments Integrity - We are fair, honest, and ethical Excellence - We pursue the highest standards for ourselves and for our industry Join Us! Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GW Pharmaceuticals ("GW") does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GW's Talent Acquisition department to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates to GW. The obtaining of prior written authorisation is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GW. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be

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