• Company:
  MedFocus Pharmaceutical Research Opportunities
• Location:
  San Francisco, CA
• Status:
  Full Time
  Temporary/Contract/Project
• Education:
  Bachelor's Degree
• Industries:
  Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
• Occupations:
  Biological/Chemical Research
  Clinical Research
  Pharmaceutical Research
• Work Experience:
  2+ to 5 Years
• Job Category:
  Biotech/R&D/Science
• Career Level:
  Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Contact:
  Kristen Comm
• Email:
  Apply by Email
• Reference Code:
  0000070179

Since 1993, MedFocus has succeeded in meeting the contract staffing needs of our consultants and clients faster and more effectively than our competition through "specialized" recruiting exclusively in the pharmaceutical arena. By staying focused, MedFocus has become the firm of choice for both client companies and our consultant job seekers.

Business Program Manager

BUSINESS PROGRAM MANAGER COMPANY INFO: MedFocus offers clinical research contract outsourcing and staffing specifically to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the nationwide recruitment of clinical trials personnel. Our client has committed themselves to high standards of integrity in contributing to the best interests of patients, the medical profession, their employees and communities and is seeking to add a Business Program Manager to their Information Management team in South San Francisco, CA. RESPONSIBILITIES: •    Understand and follow current activities and trends in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry •    Partner with Medical Affairs Leadership and Field Teams to support the business and its operations in continuously identifying opportunities for improvements •    Ensure that all business processes and solutions identified reflect best practices and ensure competitive advantage •    Support ongoing Medical Affairs operations to reflect business priorities •    In conjunction with Medical Affairs, create an overall strategic roadmap, including conducting cross-functional impact assessment and defining new initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability and success •    Develop and manage detailed program plans for all initiatives including: charter, objectives, activities, timeline, deliverables, resources, roles and responsibilities, milestones, success metrics, impact analysis, issue/risk management, etc. •    Identify, align, and involve all key internal and external partners/stakeholders in each initiative •    Drive cross-functional initiative teams and manage key internal or external partners to achieve targeted success metrics and complete deliverables on time and within budget QUALIFICATIONS: •    Impeccable ethics and integrity •    Strong analytical skills and capabilities •    Demonstrate program management skills •    Coordinate and manage multiple initiatives •    Proven ability to manage multiple tasks to conclusion, on time, and without compromise to quality of work output •    Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal including facilitation and presentation in group settings •    Ability to influence others without authority •    Exceptional partnering skills by working collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders •    Bachelor’s Degree (Business Management, Life Sciences, or other technical discipline) •    MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred •    PMP Certification is preferred •    4 years or more multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare or other related industry •    Previous work experience gained in Medical Affairs is strongly preferred MedFocus offers competitive wage and benefits packages; Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, long term disability, Holiday and Vacation Time, life insurance and 401K may be applicable.