Director Corporate Project Management (CPMO)

The Director, Corporate Project Management (CPMO), is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end oversight and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to the company’s strategic and operational objectives. This role leads project initiation, planning,  execution, monitoring, and closure across multiple enterprise-level programs.  Working closely with cross-functional partners, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance,  Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access.  The Director will ensure  projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in alignment with corporate  priorities. The role requires deep pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution.  

The Director, Corporate Project Management, will serve as a strategic partner to the EVP of Corporate Operations and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), enabling organizational scalability, operational excellence, and high-quality decision-making through effective project governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication. 

Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

Project & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead and deliver multiple large- and mid-scale, enterprise-level projects to achieve corporate objectives 
• Establish and manage project governance, execution standards, and best practices across the organization 
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements aligned with corporate strategy 
• Identify and manage project dependencies, critical path, risks, and mitigation plans 

 Strategic Partnership & Leadership  

• Partner with the EVP of Corporate Operations and the ELT to build, scale, and mature core operational capabilities 
• Serve as the primary liaison between project owners and the EVP of Corporate Operations/ELT 
• Align project priorities with enterprise strategy and evolving business needs 
• Support change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes

 Execution & Stakeholder Management  

• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors/partners to ensure seamless execution 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Communicate project status, progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership 
• Assess project requirements and recommend sound, scalable execution approaches

 Financial & Performance Management  

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics 
• Ensure continuous monitoring of scope, schedule, budget, and quality delivery

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred 
• PMP, APM, or PRINCE2 certification strongly preferred 
• 8–15 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical and/or biotech environments 
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams 
• Demonstrated success aligning project execution with corporate strategy 
• Proven track record of managing budgets, timelines, and complex stakeholder environments 
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams 
• Experience managing external partners including agencies, consultants, and advocacy organizations 
• Rare disease experience strongly preferred
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels 
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills 
• Advanced communication and presentation capabilities 
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities 
• Expertise in change management, continuous improvement, conflict resolution, and consensus building 
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical standards 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

 Travel Requirements:  

• Monthly travel to Coral Gables, FL headquarters 
• Additional business travel may include evenings, weekends, and multi-day trips 

Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with Company Match, and more. Further details about our benefits package can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalystforrare/life/life-at-catalyst/?viewAsMember=true  

The base salary for this position will range from $225,000 to $245,000. Candidate experience, professional licensing, and geographic location will be taken into consideration. 

EEO Statement

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status. 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agency resumes will only be accepted if the agency is formally engaged by Catalyst Human Resources.