Donald N. Cooper
Hoffmann-La Roche
Nutley, New Jersey
I. Overview
101
II. Organizational Support and Commitment to Project Teams and Project Management
102
A. Communication
104
B. Selecting the Right Team Leaders and the Right Team Members
106
C. Team Goals and Team Commitment
113
D. Project Planning
120
I.
Overview
A great deal of expertise and experience is needed to effectively manage an international project team. The ideal project leader must possess a multitude of skills and motivate other professional managers productively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary matrix environment. This individual must provide a global and balanced perspective to the organization while evaluating critical issues and must fully appreciate and understand the regulatory and business requirements of key markets around the world. In addition, the project leader must think strategically, have the interest and patience to delve into project details, often in areas in which he is not expert, have an extensive background in drug development, and have a
