About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people's lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono's US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company's home state of Massachusetts.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Through direction from the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy and Scientific Communications, the Program Manager is responsible for working within the US Medical Affairs function to develop, coordinate, maintain, report and ensure the successful completion (milestones) of deliverables within US Medical Affairs in terms of time, cost and process. The successful Program Manager will manage timelines, establish metrics and develop processes to increase visibility, improve decision making and enhance cycle times for the US Medical Affairs team. The Program Manager will also provide financial updates, reports and develop presentations allowing the US Medical Affairs team to provide accurate tracking and forecasting of activities/finances. Specific activities within US Medical Affairs include clinical trials, scientific communications, medical meetings, management presentations and internal medical support.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create project management charts, reports and milestones (i.e. Gantt charts) for all US Medical Affairs activities (new and existing)
• Maintain and develop financial reports including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long range plans, consolidating actuals and variance reporting
• Create operational reports to facilitate decision making and identify accomplishments, areas of focus, process improvements, priorities and issue resolution
• Communicate frequently with the senior managers within US Medical Affairs including therapeutic area MDs to ensure team is provided information needed to keep projects on track
• Develop cost estimates, proposal timelines, and ensure resources are available to execute new projects
• Track project progress and resource utilization
• Schedule and lead project meetings both internally and externally
• Provide meeting minutes to meeting participants as needed
• Provide monthly reports to senior management on project status
• Participate in meetings
• Interact with the management team to propose and develop new processes to improve the program management role and US Medical Affairs function