Position Overview

The Associate Director/Director Program & Portfolio Management is a proactive and effective problem solver who is intellectually curious and works exceedingly well with others. This role is responsible for managing and driving cross-functional activities required to advance a program from preclinical development through BLA submission. The winning skill set includes working effectively and efficiently with cross- functional groups including nonclinical, clinical, technical development, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial planning and finance. As a key member of the Core Team, the Associate Director/Director, Program & Portfolio Management will work closely with the GPL (Global Program Leader) to help establish and execute program strategy and activities, integrate cross-functional input, synthesize team recommendations, and ensure program advancement on time and on budget. Lastly, the Director, Program & Portfolio Management is expected to create and maintain consistent project documentation including project plans, timelines, trackers and communications. 

Specific Responsibilities

· In partnership with GPL and Core Team, develops and maintains integrated product development and lifecycle plans.

· Creates and maintains project timelines that are critical tools for tracking progress against goals; closely and transparently manages the critical path of the project.

· Proactively identifies critical milestones, interdependencies, risks and resource constraints that could impact project timelines and collaborates with teams to develop appropriate solutions.

· Co-facilitates Core Team Meetings with GPL.

· Responsible for Core Team documentation including meeting agendas, minutes, action item and decision trackers.

· Ensures that all team members are fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and status; optimizes communication within and between teams, in and outside of meetings.

· Partners with Core Team to proactively address acute issues that arise.

· Ensures that consistent project management tools and practices are used across team.

· Supports continuous improvement efforts in Project Management practices at Annexon; leads department initiatives.

· Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as, US healthcare laws and regulations.