Global Launch Project Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to manage the launch of future hem/neph pipeline. We are anticipating Phase 3 readouts for 3 on-going trials for Ultomiris in 2025 & 2026, and the successful candidate willbe responsible for supporting the team in ensuring launch execution. 

Core Responsibilities

As a key member of the launch teams, with an initial focus on HSCT TMA, your role will be to ensure successful launches, via:

• Timeline Management: Support Global Value Access & Pricing & Global Marketing with integrated product launch timeline, incorporating inputs from markets, global regulatory, global market access, and supply and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.

• Launch Readiness: Organize and schedule Launch Readiness Reviews (LRRs) to facilitate effective preparation and execution of product launches.Input and maintainaccurate data in planning tools and systems, ensuring information is current and accessible.

• Supply Coordination: Collaborate with the supply chain team to coordinate logistics and inventory for product launches, ensuring timely availability of products, both for commercial & free-drug programs. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with global & local stakeholders in R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply, Market Access, and Commercial to ensure alignment and integration. 

• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.

Your role demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong collaborative skills across global & country functions, ensuring successful launch outcomes. The position involves up to 15% business travel internationally and office presence minimum 3 days a week aligned with AZ policies.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business area.

• Excellent English communication both written and spoken

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience across sales, marketing, consulting, or project management. 

• Proven track record of driving multi-disciplinary initiatives. 

• Track record of product launches. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of the rare Hematology and TMA conditions

• Excellent strategic thinking and operational execution capability 

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a cross-functional, highly collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

• Customer focused, displayed by the ability to engage actively with the diverse needs of internal stakeholders, adaptable and flexible approach to meeting business needs

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

• Office attendance required

We would prefer for you to have:

• MBA/PhD degree

• Consultancy experience