Director of Project Management

The Director of Project Management will provide strategic leadership and hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful, on-time launch of our uncontrolled gout asset. This pivotal role involves leading a cross-functional launch team, managing integrated project plans, identifying and mitigating risks inherent in rare disease commercialization, and driving operational excellence in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.  This position will also be responsible for driving additional projects in line with the company’s top commercial priorities for North America, including but not limited to subsequent commercial launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch Strategy & Execution:  Lead the end-to-end launch planning and execution process, setting clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Provide leadership and coordination to a diverse, cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs.
• Project Planning & Management: Construct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet).
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication of project status, challenges, and achievements to all stakeholders, including senior and executive leadership, tailoring the message to the audience.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes.