Located in New York City and reporting to the Senior Vice President, R&D, the Head of Project Management will be responsible for planning and driving all discovery and development activities.  Currently, there is no project management position within the organization.  As the portfolio has grown and increased in complexity (there is one drug in Phase 3, two in Phase 2, at least one nearing preclinical development, and approximately twenty in discovery), the need for project management has become evident.  Thus, setting up a project management structure is part of the scope of this position.

Manage project deliverables and timelines

• Develop and implement project management tools
• Manage project teams to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously in accordance with established timelines and budgets for clinical projects)
• Collaborate in a productive manner with the Head of Research and the Head of Clinical Development to help drive and maximize TB Alliance research and development activities
• Represent the TB Alliance externally in scientific, financial and business development communities and in meetings with regulatory bodies, as requested

 Enable objective review of projects

• Evaluate progress of each project to ensure that TB Alliance resources are being put to best use and that the project will meet all critical success factors; help prepare materials for interim and formal project reviews
• Monitor progress and report results to Research and Development team, the Scientific Advisory Committee and the management of the TB Alliance

• A graduate degree from a recognized educational institution is required. An advanced life sciences degree or MPH is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Facile with Gant charts or other similar tools.
• Familiar with drug supply issues, both sourcing and at sites.
• Experience taking a product through to a successful NDA.
• Experienced at managing contract drug research and development programs. Excellent interpersonal and partnering skills in order to facilitate the building of relationships quickly.
• Experienced in alliance management.
• Able to stay current on developments in TB treatment R&D in industry and academia.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver tactically.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and manage budgets.
• Proven communication skills both written and oral and the ability to present data in a frank and straight forward manner to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to emphasize performance and initiatives, optimize resources and analyze and solve problems.
• Uses good judgment and demonstrates a sense of appropriateness. Demonstrates a high level of integrity. Considers the consequences of personal actions and decisions. Reflects upon and learns from experience.
• Ability and desire to travel internationally.
• Ability and desire to work well with others including those from other cultures and backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a complex environment.
• For best fit, the candidate must have the ability and strong desire to “roll up his/her sleeves and work to make things happen.” The candidate must have a results-oriented work ethic and a positive can-do attitude. 
• The successful candidate will be an effective leader, people manager and a team builder.

The individual right for this job will be motivated to “make a difference,” which is a pivotal reason why the individual wishes to join the TB Alliance.

Please email your application (cover letter and resume) to jobs@tballiance.org.

No recruiters please.