Project Manager Ⅰor Ⅱ

«out AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. [PM I-II] As the Project Management expert in Japan Development (JD), Project Managers I - II are responsible for providing high quality project management in order for JD/JPT(Japan Product Team)* to plan & deliver the most competitive asset development strategies to bring impactful medicines to patients by communicating and collaborating with JPT members and various internal/external stakeholders. TA: Oncology *In this document, JPT includes Japan Early Asset Team (JEAT), when relevant. [PM I-II] Major Responsibilities: 1.Project Execution & Cross Functional Collaboration •Serve as a core member of JPT and coordinates JPT activities and deliverables. •Arrange JPT meetings and actively contributes to cross-functional JPT discussions both from a PM functional perspective and a cross-functional strategic perspective. •Lead cross-functional communications, involving relevant functions including the stakeholder outside JPT when necessary. •Support and navigate JPTs for collaboration and effective interactions between JPT and stakeholders/governance. •In partnership with JPTL (Japan Product Team Leader), drive cross-functional team effectiveness in JPT and foster JPT to become high performing team. 2.Project Planning and Analytics •In partnership with JPTL, coordinate in creating a robust project development plan in alignment with the global asset strategy, having a consensus in the JPT. When necessary, accountable to compile and provide information necessary in JPT’s making most appropriate decisions. •Track the project plan and execution, having the principal accountability for and leading JPT activities on: -Monitoring the project progress/timeline and ensure accurate, up-to-date Japan timelines and reporting, focusing on key milestones and critical paths. -Obtaining a governance budget approval for Japan part of projects in collaboration with PPM/PM in global teams, and monitoring budget status through LBE process (Latest Best Estimate) in collaboration with global finance (Senior Finance Analyst) and relevant functions in JD. -Proactive risk management for each project, including risk mitigation and contingency planning. -Issue identification and solution. 3.Cross-project/Strategic Portfolio • Support for cross-project/portfolio discussions and reporting by providing necessary information on responsible projects. [PM II] 4.Operational Excellence •Driving project-management related initiatives or advancement strategies for project success within JD or AbbVie GK organization, to increase productivity and to be the best in class R&D organization. 5.People development •Conduct training and coaching to junior PMs and contribute in building talent pipeline in PMG. Qualifications Qualifications: Experience: •5+ years of experiences in R&D related areas in the pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years clinical development planning phase to approval, or having equivalent knowledge. •Work experience in cross-functional drug development teams is preferred. •Work experience in global environment •Work experience at Oncology area. Education: •Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field •Advanced degree preferred (MSc / PhD / MBA, etc) or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training Knowledge: •Industry knowledge in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or other Healthcare related field and understanding of its business •Sufficient knowledge regarding process of clinical development, NDA and approval and regulations in Japan •Growing knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry •Basic knowledge for marketing and post marketing surveillance/investigation •General knowledge of pharmaceutical association (Seiyaku kyo and Pharma etc.) Skill: •Good communication skills, including verbal and written English skills (TOEIC over 750, or equivalent) •Leadership skills •Team building and trust building skills •Analytical & logical thinking and problem-solving skills •Expertise in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project. Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.