R&D Project Management -Group Lead

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Your Role: R&D Project Management -Group Lead

This role is responsible for leading and overseeing project managers based in the APAC region of the Global R&D Strategic Project Management Organization (SPMO) and utilizing key project management processes and tools to partner with project teams to deliver an asset and portfolio value with quality on time, on budget and within scope. This role will implement sound project management processes within teams for the projects they are accountable for and hold direct reports accountable to consistent business process appropriately. The individual in this role will utilize project management standards, processes and tools to evolve the R&D SPMO to the next level. The individual in this role is expected to exhibit key leadership behaviors which enable innovative solutions, a positive and motivating work environment, ultimately accelerating Best in Innovation.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and coach project managers in the R&D SPMO to ensure continuous development and learning of the team. Accountable for the performance of the team; including respective prioritization, resource planning, performance management, development, and training.
• Create a psychologically safe, resilient and engaging work environment that is aligned with company vision, promises, values and behaviors.
• Responsible for uniformity and alignment of project plans across R&D and ensure the accountability of project managers to these quality standards and expectations of timely delivery.
• Ensure project managers are accountable for maintaining visibility and momentum of critical path milestones, surfacing issues and barriers, facilitating productive resolution and providing clear communication to Project Leaders.
• Ensures project managers are actively managing and communicating project OPEX with teams to drive towards financial targets with high accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of R&D development process to enable teams to develop robust project strategies that identify and proactively mitigate project risks and constraints
• Recognized as a project management expert with a strong foundation in global drug development processes (with a preference in animal health)
• Enables the business by applying lean six sigma tools and project management skills to drive non-pipeline projects that are critical to the success of our business.
• Responsible for the data completeness, quality and accuracy within business systems
• Utilizes external inputs and ideas, leveraging business process knowledge to drive transformation within the function and cross-functionally
• Identify areas of improvement in the R&D SPMO and take initiative to develop solutions where needed.

• Identifies and shares learning opportunities and process improvements with the team to streamline the effectiveness/efficiency of conducting drug development programs and ultimately, identify methods to decrease development cycle times.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to evolve and encourage continuous improvement in the SPMO. Be a change agent.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Managing project progression strategy (timeline, budget, risks, mitigation plans, etc. ) to facilitate delivery of Elanco pipeline assets in partnership with project leaders and project team.
• Management of the project team budget using tools such as SAP , Ariba , MS Excel, R&D Procurement tool and cooperation with Procurement and the Operations & Information Management Team
• Tracking and reporting of project team OPEX to ensure reliable delivery to finance target and provide forecasting and actual spend reports for projects
• In coordination with the Project Leaders, drive execution of global project deliverables for projects by controlling project schedule/ timeline, cost, and performance risks using MS Project, Project Online, Project Management principles, and risk management tools
• Provide operational oversight for projects from initiation through close, while ensuring deliverables are met on schedule and within budget constraints
• Facilitate regular project status meetings with team members and key stakeholders and take minutes, document decisions, and actions
• Proactively communicate project status, issues and risks to project stakeholders and escalate issues when appropriate
• Manage the tracking and reporting of key project success measures for scorecards as well as project metrics to support business planning cycles and strategic initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree in scientific field or BS with equivalent experience
• PMP certification with 2 3 years experience or 5-7 years Project management experience. Experience in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, etc. )
• Experience with project management tools such as Project Online, Risky Project, MS Project, Power BI
• Strong understanding of research and development and regulatory needs for animal health industry
• Strong experience working with GCP/ GLP/ GMP and quality principles
• Experience managing, leading and developing people
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to work and influence external partners
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Ability to multi-task and work on several initiatives at the same time
• Proven to be an agile learner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Basic knowledge of IT tools, agile learner of new IT tools/ systems
• Strong learning agility
• Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)
• Experience leading teams remotely
• Basic training and understanding in business acumen and business case foundations

Additional Information:

• Travel: [insert on an annual percentage basis]
• Location: IN, Bangalore - Hybrid Work Environment

Don t meet every single requirementStudies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but dont necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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