Program Manager Senior Job Listing at Genzyme Corporation in Cambridge, MA

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical

Program Manager Senior-31692

Description
One of the world's leading biotechnology companies, Genzyme is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Since its founding in 1981, the company has introduced breakthrough treatments that have provided new hope for patients. The company's areas of focus are rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and endocrinology. Genzyme is a Sanofi company. Genzyme's press releases and other company information are available at www.genzyme.com.

Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

Senior Program Manager - Late Stage Development

Mipomersen Development Program
o Candidate will lead cross-functional team focused on execution of mipomersen clinical trials, such as FOCUS FH (MIPO38), PASS, to ensure adequate communication among key stakeholders and timely completion of key milestones. including clinical, regulatory, CPRS, manufacturing and commercial.
o Candidate to work with functional areas to understand and optimize costs/activities within the function. For example, the candidate will liaise closely with the manufacturing team regarding costs/activities related to drug product (DP) in Ridgefield, the impact of transferring drug substance (DS) manufacturing process to Sanofi Frankfurt, etc.
o Candidate to assist with developing models, gantt charts for of scenarios for clinical trials: MIPO38, PASS, as well as international submission activities/submission timelines
o Manage day-to-day project management tools using software packages including MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint, as well as Sanofi tools, such as Optime.
o Assist with budget drivers, track variances, forecasts both internally and with external partner (ISIS)
o Collaboration documentation, including minutes, VSB (vendor, scope, budget) proposals; per the Genzyme-ISIS Collaboration Agreement, reconcile forecast / actuals regularly with contract milestones etc.
o Budget/Forecast process: Work closely with Finance to track Genzyme/ISIS invoices to ensure appropriate cost sharing.
o Candidate to support Late-Stage Development Program Management activities related to internal forecasting, timeline and budget tracking, etc.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years relevant experience
· MBA is preferred. Strong knowledge and understanding of marketing, project management, FDA and EU regulations, clinical trials and drug development.

Preferred Experience
· Previous experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical business.
· Ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shifting priorities in timely manner and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience should include financial analysis, accounting and / or project management. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess:
· Excellent written, oral and organizational skills,
· Effective negotiation skills to facilitate consensus building
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job : Program and Project Management
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Cambridge

Job Posting : Jan 30, 2013

Shift : Day Job
Job Type : Regular
Employee Status : Regular