Senior Project Manager - Project Management

Sandoz

10-12 years

Not Disclosed

Remote, India, Telangana, India

Openings: 10 June 9, 2026

Job Description

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Senior Project Manager – Project Management
Job ID: REQ-10029326
Location: India (Telangana)
Company: Sandoz
Division: Sandoz
Business Unit: Development
Functional Area: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Shift Work: No

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex R&D and product development projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives, managing timelines and budgets, mitigating risks, and driving cross-functional collaboration. The role serves as a project champion, facilitating governance, stakeholder engagement, and successful project execution across multiple sites within a matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute project strategies aligned with portfolio goals and business objectives.
Serve as the project champion and ensure delivery of key project milestones.
Drive project advancement through effective planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Contribute to organizational initiatives as a representative of Project Management and Global Project & Program Management.

Project Planning & Execution

Establish project plans, baselines, assumptions, and execution strategies.
Develop, maintain, and challenge project schedules with cross-functional teams.
Manage timelines using critical path analysis and scenario planning.
Monitor project progress through milestone tracking, quality gates, and stage-gate processes.
Evaluate project impacts and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Risk Management

Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Conduct scenario analyses to evaluate impacts on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Escalate critical issues and drive timely resolution.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with Product Development Leadership, pipeline managers, and key stakeholders.
Anticipate stakeholder needs and facilitate alignment across functions.
Ensure effective communication and decision-making through established governance structures.
Present project status updates to leadership and governance committees.

Portfolio & Governance Support

Leverage governance processes to accelerate project progression.
Identify trends across projects and contribute to portfolio strategy discussions.
Align project activities with broader organizational priorities.
Share lessons learned and best practices with peers and project management trainees.

Timeline Management

Develop and maintain project timelines throughout the project lifecycle.
Use project schedules as accountability tools to drive execution.
Monitor short-, medium-, and long-term project milestones.
Proactively address delays and escalate risks impacting delivery timelines.

Budget & Financial Management

Establish and manage project budgets, including direct and indirect costs.
Identify budget risks and optimization opportunities.
Support resource allocation and funding decisions.
Evaluate financial impacts during scenario planning.
Report project financials according to Sandoz budgeting and reporting cycles.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional and multi-site project teams within a matrix organization.
Facilitate routine and ad hoc project meetings.
Ensure proper documentation of agendas, action items, and meeting minutes.
Provide guidance and structured problem-solving approaches to project teams.
Resolve conflicts proactively and foster team collaboration.

Project Reporting & Documentation

Maintain project documentation and records within relevant databases.
Report project status, risks, and performance metrics through governance channels.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Scientific degree required, preferably in:
- Pharmacy
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Related Life Sciences discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Language Requirements

Fluent in English.

Experience

5–8 years of experience in Product Development and/or R&D.
10–12 years of Project Management experience.
Proven experience leading R&D and pharmaceutical development projects.
Experience managing projects in a matrixed organizational environment.
Experience mentoring project managers and leading cross-functional teams.

Required Expertise

Technical Competencies

Project Management
Pharmaceutical Product Development
Research & Development (R&D)
Portfolio Management
Risk Management
Budget Planning & Control
Resource Management
Governance & Stage-Gate Processes
Critical Path Analysis
Gantt Chart Planning & Scheduling
Project Reporting & Documentation

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication & Influence
Team Development & Mentoring
Decision-Making
Organizational Agility

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong background in pharmaceutical R&D and product development.
Extensive experience managing complex, multi-functional projects.
Proven ability to lead global or multi-site teams.
Strong financial and budget management capabilities.
Expertise in project planning tools and scheduling methodologies.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive project decisions.
Skilled in balancing strategic objectives with operational execution.
Comfortable working in highly matrixed and fast-paced environments.

Career Focus Areas

Pharmaceutical Product Development
R&D Portfolio Management
Program & Project Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Budget & Resource Optimization
Governance & Organizational Leadership

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