Vice President, Research & Development Operations

About the Organization My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world." "This is My MedImmune." Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities• that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world. Description Title: Vice President, Research & Development Operations Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters Req: 02095 Position Summary: This position will oversee the operations of the Global Research & Development organization through three main areas of functionality. ? Management of the Global Research operations, including: departmental budget and Long Range Operating Plan (LROP); contracts and external alliances; Research Information Systems; Project and Portfolio Management; and Laboratory Operations. ? Works with Global Research, Development, and Vaccines operations teams to build systems, programs, and processes that balance individual functional realities with needs of an integrated drug development organization. ? This position will partner with the Senior Vice President, Global R&D on the development and administration of the necessary processes for effective functioning of the executive R&D Team. Major Duties and Responsibilities: ? Work closely with the SVP, Global Research & Development and the Research & Development Team (RDT) in all Operational aspects of the Research & Development organization ? Work closely with RDT and the Finance organization in the management of budget; be the point person in budget planning and take the lead in the R&D budget forecasting process and management of the LROP ? Lead strategy management processes that enable the RDT to monitor, update and prioritize plans and objectives throughout the year ? Co-ordinate management of projects (across Research & Development) timelines, resources, and priorities. Lead the portfolio management/prioritization process across the whole of R&D ? Interface with the Project Planning, Clinical, and Operations groups for coordinating project advancement and establish seamless communication and working relationships with these departments ? Provide project support to the SVP, Global Research & Development and other leaders as necessary ? Interface with business support functions (IT, Finance, Legal, Communications, HR, etc) to ensure that initiatives that reach across the entire R&D organization have appropriate connectivity, engagement and project management support ? Ensure the R&D organization has effective, up to date information systems to support scientific activities and the management of information ? In collaboration with global engineering function, ensure office and laboratory facilities globally meet the needs of a growing organization ? Ensure the value and contributions of the Scientific Writing functions meet growing global needs ? Responsible for planning, agenda setting, and facilitation of regular RDT meetings ? Interact/liaise with Operations counterparts across the company ? Oversee management of external alliances and contracts (working with Project Planning, BD and legal groups) Position Requirements ? As member of the RDT, be actively involved in the establishment and prioritization of objectives for the global Research & Development organization ? Provide coaching, development, and performance management to support staff. Create an environment in which employees can successfully achieve professional growth Position Requirements Special Skills/Abilities: ? An organized, efficient manager with the ability to define priorities and focus on areas that add value. Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done, knows how to organize people and activities, and knows what to measure and how to measure it ? Must be a leader and a manager, with the knowledge and experience to • get things done.? Should have the ability to set high but reachable goals and clearly communicate those goals ? The ability to adapt, work through conflicts, and persuasively influence outcomes. ? Ability to distill project information at the portfolio level and propose portfolio prioritization and optimization in a research setting. ? Can effectively cope with change and is comfortable changing direction and acting without complete information. ? Demonstrated understanding of the impact of their actions across Research & Development and the larger organization. ? Exercises appreciable autonomy in thought, action, and decisions. ? Acts as a problem solver regardless of the source or location of issues. Brings solutions, not just information to their management ? Open, honest, fair ? a person of integrity who demonstrates respect for all individuals; someone who can be trusted and depended on for guidance; committed to advancing the principles of MedImmunes culture ? Demonstrated ability to develop and present sound proposals and recommendations and influence and motivate others to achieve objectives ? Demonstrated success integrating diverse inputs leading to drug development in humans ? Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and written/oral communications ? Thrives in a fast-paced business environment ? Ability to lead, manage and develop employees ? Strong demonstrated project management skills and experience ? Team player, works with others respectfully and cordially Educational Requirements Education & Experience Requirements: Advanced degree or equivalent work experience required; Ph.D. or equivalent preferred At least eight to ten years experience in a fast-paced research setting, preferably biotechnology, with experience in the planning, execution and budgeting of multiple projects in a large and dynamic portfolio Demonstrated ability to oversee and co-ordinate multiple projects and alliances that are running concurrently Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse organization through subordinate managers Company Info None Specified

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Location:	Gaithersburg, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20877
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	MedImmune Inc.
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