Indivior PLC
Location
Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: UK (any office)
Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD) and serious mental illnesses. The name is the blend of the words individual and endeavor , and the tagline “Focus on you” makes the company’s commitment clear. It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction and mental illness.
Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. The Indivior logo radiates its patient-focused, holistic focus on expanding access to quality treatment for addiction worldwide. Building on its global portfolio of opioid use disorder treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Global Project, Program & Portfolio Management (GPPPM) sits in the Research and Development (R&D) department.
The Global Program Director works in concert with the Medicine Development Leader (MDL), Global Medical Affairs Lead (GMAL) and the Commercial Lead to lead a global cross-functional matrix team, that delivers value for all stakeholders, through the development and/or lifecycle management of quality assets for the treatment of the chronic relapsing condition and co-morbidities of addiction .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Medicine Development and Lifecycle Plan Management: Utilizing the Target Product Profile and/or Brand Plan, the Global Program Director collaborates with subject matter experts on the matrix team to construct an overall schedule, budget and risk register. The Global Program Director is responsible to manage, drive and track progress, and identify and manage any variances to the plan baselines and risks to realize opportunities and/or avoid delays . The Global Program Director should have the ability and experience to manage any development asset from discovery through to Phase IV .
Lead and Facilitate Preparation of Documentation for Governance / Stage Gate Decisions including new business cases: Summarize key data supporting program progression. Propose options for investment to Senior Executives (e.g., scenario plans with different timings, costs, and/or risks / opportunities) with a clear recommendation on the preferred team option .
Matrix Team Management: Prepare agendas and minutes for matrix team meetings. Maintain decision and action logs, ensuring actions are completed.
Maintain the team site, ensuring meeting minutes and governance board presentations are archived in a timely manner .
Communication / Reporting: Drive and promote effective communication and reporting practices within the team. Prepare reports / slide decks for use with the team and management to communicate status, achievements, challenges, and variances to plan baselines.
Liaise with Finance and matrix team to efficiently and effectively manage budgets .
Actively lead and participate the development and implementation of best practices within GPPPM .
Lead and manage special projects, programs or alliances, as and when business need requires.
Coach more junior members of the team
Potential for line management responsibilities within the team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Field of Study: L ife / physical science (preferably)
Experience:
>15 years pharmaceutical R&D or related industry experience which must include
≥10 years of demonstrated matrix cross-functional project or program management experience.
Minimum of 5 years line management experience during career.
Extensive k nowledge and experience of the drug development process from discovery to commercialization and Phase IV
Proven success leading in a matrix team environment.
Computer Skills:
Highly proficient in Microsoft Project and PowerPoint .
Demonstrated competence in the rest of the Microsoft Suite with good proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience in the use of SharePoint sites .
Familiarity with SAP and PowerBI a plus.
License/Certifications:
COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate :
Demonstrated capabilities to build and maintain solid relationships with team members in different time zones
Well developed influencing skills
Diplomatic and tactful in difficult situations
Demonstrated effective communication with senior stakeholders
Strong leadership shadow
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in a life / physical science field preferred.
MBA
BENEFITS:
I ndivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes
Flexible working; core hours are 10am-3pm, and we offer upto 2 days working from home/ week for office based roles, as well as a flexible Friday programme, subject to completion of contractual hours.
10% company pension
EAP service including Legal, Health and Wellbeing support
Optional Health Insurance with BUPA
Company Death in Service and Payment Protection Insurance
Access to platform for discounts on such as gym membership, shopping, holidays
Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.
Travel: May require ~10% travel, per business needs.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined . The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned . Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of th is position at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Passion. Innovation. Achievement. All are key aspects of a career with Indivior. We are a worldwide family of individuals with varying backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses united under one common purpose – the patient.
The Indivior leadership team has built a global organization of individuals connected by a thriving culture. Our unique culture is a powerful driver of our ability to retain, develop, and recruit high performing talent while serving as the foundation for current success and future growth. It is our set of “Guiding Principles” that we believe have nurtured our culture and successfully guided our decision making.
For those who are seeking a unique growth opportunity with a company that takes entrepreneurial approaches to creating value, we invite you to join us in our purpose to continue to pioneer life-transforming treatments for patients around the world. We look forward to hearing from you.
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