Launch Project Manager – Commercial & Drug Development
Location: On-Site / Hybrid
Position Overview The Launch Project Manager drives cross-functional execution across late-stage drug development (Phase III), commercial readiness, and post-approval launches. Serving as the operational backbone for PMO leadership, this role streamlines status tracking, budget management, executive reporting, and risk mitigation using advanced PMO tools and AI-driven workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Governance & Tracking: Lead routine status syncs across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and Supply Chain; maintain master launch plans, RAID logs, and executive dashboards in Smartsheet.
- Meeting Facilitation & Action Management: Orchestrate steering committees and launch meetings, co-owning structured agendas, executive pre-reads, and action item resolution.
- Financial Oversight & Budgeting: Partner with Commercial Finance to track launch budgets (planned vs. actual), manage POs/accruals, and flag financial risks prior to quarterly spend freezes.
- AI & Process Optimization: Implement AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT/Copilot,
automated summaries, agile risk modeling) alongside advanced MS Excel & PowerPoint to produce executive-ready briefing decks and automated reporting.
Ideal Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of PM experience in pharma/biotech supporting commercial product launches, Phase III to commercialization, or market access/regulatory initiatives.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotech, Healthcare Management, or Business (Master’s/MBA/PharmD preferred).
- Certifications (Preferred): PMP, CAPM, Smartsheet Certified, or Agile/Scrum.
- Technical Mastery:
- Smartsheet (Control Center, automated workflows, dashboards)
- AI & Modern PM Tools (Copilot/ChatGPT, predictive reporting)
- Advanced Office Suite (Excel data modeling/Power Query, PowerPoint visual storytelling)
- Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of drug lifecycles (FDA/EMA submissions, market access, supply chain), PMO governance frameworks, corporate budgeting, and cross-functional leadership.
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