Project Associate Jobs in Bellingham, MA (NOW HIRING)

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At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Summer Fridays
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

The Associate Director of Project Management will provide hands-on project management expertise to ensure the successful, on-time launch of our commercial products, including but not limited to our uncontrolled gout asset (NASP). This pivotal role involves managing integrated project plans, identifying and mitigating risks inherent in rare disease commercialization, and driving operational excellence in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch Execution: Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Assist in the coordination of a diverse, cross-functional team including representatives from Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Insights and Analytics, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs.
• Project Planning & Management: Construct and maintain comprehensive, cross-functional integrated project plans and timelines using project management software (SmartSheet).
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure seamless progress and goal attainment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication of project status, challenges, and achievements to all stakeholders, including senior leadership, tailoring the message to the audience.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing project management best practices and tools to enhance team efficiency and launch processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project/program management.
• Consulting experience (with pharmaceutical launch engagements) a plus.
• Proven track record of successful contributions in the commercialization and launch of pharmaceutical products.
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) and interactions with regulatory agencies is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong facilitation presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams without direct authority.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information clearly for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

• A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

The base salary range for this role is $150,000-190,000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?
We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we're ready to take on the world's diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others' lives because that's exactly what we do here. If you're seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.
We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
Sobi Culture
At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.
As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can't change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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