Associate Director

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. Job Summary: The Associate Director, Global AD Project Management is responsible for facilitating the operational aspects of the lecanemab global launch plan, provide project management, and serve as liaison between project team, regions and line management. This position reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and helps drive resolutions to meet agreed deliverables, timelines and objectives.The position also develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, regions and other stakeholders. This position will work across all functions in the Global Alzheimer's Disease office to ensure accountability and alignment, leveraging leadership capabilities and will manage complex work streams in a dynamic cross-functional environment. Essential Functions Monitor and manage the project schedule to identify planning gaps, at-risk activities and propose mitigation measures to keep projects on track. Partner with global Alzheimer's Disease functions to prepare for near-term launches including building the in-depth execution plan for launch within the approved budget for each function. Work with relevant leaders to ensure accountability and alignment, leveraging leadership capabilities to manage complex work streams in a dynamic cross-functional environment. Develop reports/presentations on project updates to report status of project schedule, timeline, budget and resource utilization to senior management on a regular basis. Leverage appropriate project management platforms to create and monitor project plans and dashboard for cross-functional reporting. Drive clear and proactive communications and updates to cross-functional colleagues across global and regional groups. Work with relevant leaders to shape launch excellence by developing and implementing Eisai launch process Champion continuous improvement mindset Facilitate Global AD office operations across different functions Identify opportunities to add value in Global AD functions Requirements Bachelor's degree in related field (Master's preferred) with 5+ years related work experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare industry required Or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Project management and organizational skills. Experience in the use and understanding of technology in managing project deliverables, resource planning and integrating interdependencies within an organization. MS Project experience and PMP certification a plus An ability to quickly understand the business environment / objectives and constantly work to align project plans accordingly Knowledge of pharmaceutical development and commercialization, including launch management experience. Proficient with MS Office products and other technology tools Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, 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 status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans. Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information: Right To Work E-Verify Participation