Eisai
Associate Director, Discovery IT Portfolio Lead
Massachusetts, Cambridge · Director
Sponsorship not specified$167k-$219kDetected 143 days ago
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About the role
- The Portfolio Leader is accountable for delivering strategic Discovery IT projects on time and on budget.
- This includes all aspects of Project Management - from planning, tracking, reporting and managing delivery and quality risk.
- Oversees discussions with vendors ensuring their progress and quality delivery to Eisai.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates with IT Business Analysts and Project Managers to manage the portfolio for all projects in their individual life cycle.
- Manage the Discovery IT portfolio processes, and roadmap for Strategic initiatives and operational projects in support of the global R&D Discovery IT mission
- Support the Discovery IT governance process to ensure strategic alignment to business objectives
- Manage, the assessment, measurement and reporting of portfolio risk to ensure effective delivery
- Manages one or more IT projects at the same time
- Leads development of integrated project plan prepared by work-stream leaders and vendor project managers.
- Manages and communicates risks and issues of project and projects, taking corrective measures when necessary by applying change, risk and resource management techniques associated with internal and external resources
- Partners with IT Security, Procurement to ensure the project adheres to Eisai SOPs.
- Partners with Discovery IT Lead and DHBL Office to ensure effective management of Discovery IT resources and project budgets.
- Collaborates with CIO Office, R&D IT PMs to define IT Project Management methodology
Requirements
- Prior experience in supporting Drug Discovery
- 8+ years of cross IT project management experience
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to understand problem statements through active listening
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and capable of motivating teams
- Established time management skills with the ability to direct multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with the implementation of project management process
- Experience working directly with clients and third-party vendors
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or Master's (preferred) degree in Engineering or Technology Management
- Experience with organizational change is a plus, but not required
- PMP/Scrum Master Certifications a plus
Skills
- Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc.
- Long Term Incentive Plan.
- Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.
- Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
- For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
- Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.
- Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify.
- Please click on the following link for more information:
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Compensation
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Benefits
- Manages financial health of the project, ensuring project funding in partnership with Cost center managers and budget approvers.
- Participate in effective communication of project health, timing, and milestones to stakeholders, EIT and discovery leadership.
- Participates in the continuous improvement processes to the benefit of project and portfolio people and process
Visa & Work Authorization
- re, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran statu
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