Megan K Gorman

About Megan K Gorman

I am seasoned and accomplished program manager with 10+ years of experience leading global teams in the development, submission and approval of small molecule parenterals and oral dose products across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. I have over 18 years of experience in various Project/Program Management, Quality, and Validation roles within cGMP pharmaceutical, medical device, and aseptic manufacturing facilities. I have served as Asset Project Manager for multiple novel pipeline medicines, acting as the operational leader of the cross-functional development teams, ensuring alignment and execution of the end-to-end development deliverables on or ahead of schedule, within budget target, and with quality that meets or exceeds business expectations. My responsibilities encompassed asset strategic and scenario planning, program and submission execution, team effectiveness, resource management, risk management, information and communication management, governance processes, and use of the foundational tools that support planning, communication, and continuous improvements in the area of operational delivery. During my 12 years at Pfizer, I have held various program management positions in both R&D and Third Party Manufacturing Quality. Prior to Pfizer, I worked as a Validation Supervisor at Fresenius Kabi USA in Melrose Park, IL and as a technical project manager for a small consulting firm based in the Chicagoland area.I received my B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, with a specialization in Biotechnology, from Northwestern University, and my MBA, with a specialization in Finance, from Marquette University. I am also a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).Skills & Expertise: Project Management in end-to-end Drug Development, including CMC, Clinical Trials (Phase 2/3 & Pediatrics) & Global Regulatory Submissions, Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Management, Alliance Management, Governance Management, GxP Compliance & Auditing, and Coaching & Mentoring

Experience

1. Director, Portfolio Program Management, Neuroscience

   AbbVie

   Jun 2025 — Present · Lake County, IL, US

Education

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Engineering, Specialization in Biotechnology

• Marquette University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA