Job Description

SUMMARY This is a key and highly visible position in Axar’s Senior Leadership Team for an incumbent who is seeking challenges and impactful contribution towards company growth. Axar is a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical company with a mission to identify and develop marketable niche pharmaceutical products for worldwide markets. Axar is located in Southern California with offices and small but functional product development laboratory in Corona, CA. KEY JOB DUTIES – RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Overall the incumbent will be responsible for driving project portfolio performance for on-time and within budget execution at the individual project team level. Your job will include performing a number of duties outlined below on daily basis, but not limited to, with minimal to no supervision:

1. Effectively driving project management functions at the operational project management level (individual project team level with key internal and external stakeholders – project team members and functional leadership team members internally as well as marketing and manufacturing/testing partners externally ) and integrated program management level (integrated project management level with key internal stakeholders – leadership team members and board/shareholders) driving areas critical for achieving Project Management & Execution Excellence.
2. Operational Project Management Level: a. effectively lead project teams while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates. b. defining clear project objectives, requirements, timelines, budget and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity.

c. effectively planning, scheduling and controlling project activities to fulfill project objectives and satisfy project requirements. d. effectively developing and driving integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy. e. establishing, maintaining and leading high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the matrix organization. f. leading, coordinating, facilitating and motivating all associated project resources to gain full alignment with complete clarity and comprehensiveness on project goals and deliverables. Partnering with functional area leaders on resource planning requirements for on-time project execution. g. leading optimal risk management within project teams, ensuring identified risks have appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. h. managing projects within established approved scope, schedule and budget while meeting and exceeding internal project management and execution standards. i. facilitating and leading effective project team meetings at different level of organization engagement, managing change and conflict, and developing resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity. 3. Comprehensive Program Management Level: a. designing and implementing project management systems and tools to increase efficiencies of program management and program execution; addressing issues proactively and developing associated proposed remedial actions with optimal risk mitigated recommendations. b. ensuring linkage and consistent application of project management methodologies, tools and process across R&D programs/centers. c. reporting and analytics team to develop the strategy and development of pragmatic and effective/efficient R&D PM Dashboards and Reports targeting multiple Key R&D performance indicators (KPIs) as well as cross-functional, cross-department project information and progress/status. These reports are utilized as Project MIS (Management Information System) to support NPSC (New Product Steering Committee) operational governance and effective/efficient timely decision making including project scope change, funding decision, goal reconciliation, etc.

d. leading timely and effective efforts and partnering with the board/shareholders and functional leaders to set up yearly/quarterly comprehensive goal setting for the company and individual functional area/leaders no later than Dec of prior year. e. working closely and collaboratively with finance/account and business development functional lead/team to ensure comprehensive and accurate Project Financial MISs for each projects as well as quarterly rolling forecast for cash inflow are prepared and published in a timely manner. f. working closely with business development and finance/account lead/team to ensure timely prompt is given for any anticipated project scope change and work collaboratively with business development team to prepare and publish comprehensive scope change document to NPSC for final disposition/decision making. 4. Training and supporting staff for professional growth; 5. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, duties and assignments; 6. Any other duties assigned to you by the company officers and/or designated management staff from time-to-time. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferably in science discipline. Advanced degrees are a plus. DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 15+ years of demonstrated project management experience in health care sector, preferably within the pharmaceutical R&D industry.

2. Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and/or Project Management Professional certifications are a plus).

3. Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.

4. Proven track record of leading and driving pharmaceutical R&D business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables.

5. Prior experience leading a small to medium organizations and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus.

6. Healthcare business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical R&D and licensing business segment.

7. Solid analytical and strategic capabilities along with demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct and appearance.

8. Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities and resources while maintaining a focus on quality.

9. Sound technical aptitude and proven ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies with superior computer usage skills.

10. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.