Launch Planning Manager/Business Planning Manager

Immediate need for a talented Launch Planning Manager/Business Planning Manager. This is a 08+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Gaithersburg, MD (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID:25-64859
 
Pay Range: $70 - $74/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Hybrid schedule, Gaithersburg. Other sites might be possible as well, like Wilmington.
• Duration: chance of extension until end of 2026.
• Interview process: 2 rounds, 1st with HM and team member, 2nd with brand team.
• Intake call notes:
• Pharma industry is preferred, financial or hospitality industries would work as well.
• Product ownership experience, at least 3-4 years. More than 8 years of experience would be too much.
• Will communicate directly with stakeholders. Will manage the product launch plan, will get input from stakeholders, help with deliverables, handle the project management of launch etc.
• Quick learner, excellent communication skills.
• PMP would be nice, but not required.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills; Launch Planning , Stakeholder, Launch startegies
• Good communication, oral and written
• Detail oriented with project management experience
• Marketing background; like operations of marketing campaigns for example.
• Candidates with experience in product manufacturing project management will not be considered.
• The HM is looking for candidates with the marketing operations background on the commercial side. 
• The Launch Planning Manager is responsible for delivery high-quality launch planning program management to Commercial teams across US OBU. This role reports into the MLR & Launch Planning Director.
• He/she will work closely with key stakeholders across all launch activities including Franchise Heads, Brand Directors, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Excellence and multiple cross functional Leads/Partners.
• This role requires excellence stakeholder and relationship building skills and experience working in a matrix environment delivering complex, highly visible projects against tight deadlines.
• Experience in project management practices will be vital and the successful candidate will be self-motivated, resilient, and highly organized, with an understanding of how to prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Mobilize - Assemble and collaborate with pre-identified cross-functional leads launch requirements, baseline launch plan and key milestones, establish ways of working including:
• Launch strategy and objectives - Establishing and aligning core and extended cross-functional launch teams on the strategy and objectives for launch.
• Launch Kickoff/Onboarding - Design and facilitate launch kickoff approach. Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, including senior management, clients, partners and external vendors.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, solicit feedback and address concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain - On-going oversight of the launch plan; change control governance, risk management, dependency communication and management including: Develop and validate comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, tasks and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, sales, and operations teams, to ensure alignment and commitment to project goals.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and bottlenecks that may impact project progress or outcomes.
• Facilitate and communicate - Schedule and facilitate recurring launch meetings.
• Proactively support Launch Readiness Reviews with leadership including: Coordination of core team meetings, Launch Readiness Review Meetings and Day 0 meetings.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among team members, ensuring everyone is informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular meetings, status updates, and progress reviews to track performance against project objectives and adjust plans as needed.
• Day 0 coordination - Work with function leads to capture specific activities that need to happen on Day 0, when they need to happen, and track their progress.
• Community of practice, quality and compliance - Active participation and sharing (overall feedback, pain points, process improvements, etc.) in regular sessions including: Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure that all deliverables meet established standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies throughout the launch process.
• Actively participate in Launch Excellence Community of Practice providing learnings and experiences from existing launch assignments for the continued optimization of launch processes. 

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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