Oncology Program Manager

Tunnell Consulting looks for top talent on behalf of our Bio/Pharmaceutical clients. Currently, one of our client’s based in the Greater Baltimore, MD area, needs an Oncology Program Manager. This is an onsite consulting role, seeking candidates that reside in either the Greater Baltimore, MD or Greater Boston, MA area. This is a 6 month assignment. Title: Oncology Program Manager SMERole: Accountable for the leadership of cross-functional drug development teams, achievement of key strategic objectives and deliver development, regulatory and commercial breakthroughs.Responsibilities:Program Strategic AlignmentProvides program management leadership by active input into the project strategy & vision, ensuring alignment of the project strategy with operational delivery.May lead the drug project strategy as assigned by PM Head or project leader.Ensures appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal processes (TA strategy, TA prioritization, corporate scorecard).Team Leadership and DeliveryCreates a shared sense of purpose, inspires and energizes others.Coaches project teams towards successful issue resolution and decision making and focuses the team on the right activities at the right time, can handle the majority of challenging project situations.Serves as a core team member and drives efficient operation of the early and/or late stage project teams including overall plans, priorities, budget and risk management.Governance and Investment DecisionsManages team towards optimized governance decisions – e.g. Phase IDs, project revisions.Provides guidance to both the team and senior management / governance bodies that allows efficient (timely and informed) decision making.Leverages broad influential network and ensures engagement at all levels prior to key decisions. Planning, Monitoring and DeliveryEnsures that overall team results, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved and attained, and that the project optimally fulfils all business reporting requirements.Maintains plans of the highest data quality, accountable for all Project Management deliverables associated with the project team(s) covered.Experience/Education: BSc degree in a scientific subject, Master degree or higher preferred.PMP Certification preferred.At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry.Experienced project manager with successful record of delivering complex/ high business impact drug development projects within agreed time, quality and cost.Relevant Oncology experience.Experienced knowledge of project management tools and processes.Experience ensuring high quality data in enterprise systems.Track record of effective Senior Stakeholder management, demonstrating strong ability to influence strategically.Ability to motivate, lead and inspire high performing teams.