Project manager strategy product

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Product Innovationis responsible for coordinating, establishing, and executing projects that drive both current and new product innovations within the Novocure Oncology organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product & Portfolio Strategy, this individual will partner closely with program leadership and cross-functional project teams to support the execution of strategic initiatives and new product launch across our portfolio.

This role requires exceptional project management expertise, particularly in medical device software, consumables, and digital solutions. The Senior Project Manager will operate with high autonomy in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, balancing priorities across multiple projects with strong attention to detail. In addition to managing key projects from initiation through launch, the role also supports the overall project management infrastructure, including metrics, reporting, administration, and business reviews.

This is a full time, exempt role tied to the Chesterbrook office reporting to the Senior Director, Product Portfolio & Strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead or support cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, and manage portfolio and process initiatives across their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and launch timelines
• Serve as the operational point of contact across Product Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Clinical and other functional teams
• Collaborates with product development teams to plan, execute, and monitor cross-functional projects, providing input on products and services while managing scope, timeline, budget, resourcing, risks, and key milestones
• Manages and coordinates Portfolio Development Team (PDT) meetings, maintains Product Innovation dashboards, and leads the Product Innovation Leadership Team (PILT) committee meetings, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to lead without formal authority.
• Drive and track product launch readiness through clear roadmaps, issue resolution, stakeholder alignment, and launch planning
• Develop mechanisms to monitor and report project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Contribute to best-practice adoption in project management tools, reporting standards, and team processes
• Manage requirements gathering, planning, and change management in partnership with stakeholders to meet business objectives
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and team accountability across diverse global teams
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (ex. PMP, Six Sigma) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of project management and product development experience, with at least 2 years in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment
• Strong experience in project planning tools including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Smartsheet or any project management SaaS tool as well as a strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience in oncology and product development highly preferred
• Demonstrated strong autonomy and influence across a matrixed organization
• Adept at managing multiple workstreams, driving clarity in ambiguity, and solving complex problems involving multiple functions
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders from diverse functions and geographies to drive execution
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills by independently managing complex, cross-functional projects. Provides clarity amid ambiguity, drives issue resolution through detailed analysis, and contributes to setting program goals, timelines, and policies that enhance project management effectiveness across the organization.
• Technical acumen to understand product development risks and scale mitigation appropriately
• Proven success managing medium to large scale global projects with strategic and organizational impact
  
  

OTHER:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally, as needed
  
  

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant’s needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected]

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

– empathy