Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.
Lead a programme or project team from discovery or in-licensing to approval, through all phases of New Product Development.

EDUCATION

• A degree level qualification in science or life science is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programme management experience, ideally to Director level, in research and development, preferably in a pharma or biotech company (or CRO); experience in oncology is preferable.
• Must have experience of working in and managing multi-functional Research & Development teams.
• Meticulous organisational capabilities, rigorous project & risk management abilities. Financial acumen to manage project resourcing & budgets.
• Must have a good understanding of the drug development process and the regulatory environment in the US and EU pertaining to drug development.
• A driven, results oriented manager with extensive people management experience and demonstrated ability to form, lead and manage teams effectively to achieve challenging goals.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and problems, assess risk and offer solutions and recommendations on Programme/Project issues. Able to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, GLP and GCP regulations/requirements.
• An understanding of healthcare environment and knowledge of current competitive, commercial and political situations and their impact on BED strategies.
• Preferably a Project Management qualification such as PMP or Prince2.
• Research experience of radiopharmaceuticals preferred but not required.

Soft Skills – Company Values & Behaviours

• Excellent organisational skills, including multi-tasking, efficiency, punctuality, and Programme/Project management.
• A team player with strong coaching, facilitation and organisational skills, including experience in a cross-functional and highly matrixed organisations.
• Strong inter-personal and people skills, to include both oral and written communication skills, with an ability to influence, collaborate and build relationships in a global organisation, interacting with internal and external stakeholders daily.

If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and would like to join an international group working to improve patients’ lives, apply now!
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ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

A key member of the Blue Earth Diagnostics Research & Development (R&D) team, the Programme Leader will define development strategy and lead all activities on business-critical New Product Development programmes, ensuring the rapid generation of data to support regulatory approval in all key global markets, and Life Cycle Management. The Programme Leader will be a highly motivated individual, willing to take on a broad ranging role in a fast-paced environment as part of a global project team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS

• Lead the Programme/Project Team from discovery or in-licensing to approval, through all phases of New Product Development.
• Provide oversight and assurance to the Blue Earth Diagnostics Executive Team of Programme activities and progress against the Programme objectives. In particular, the Programme Director is responsible for the following:
• Delivery of the Programme strategy.
• Operational oversight and project delivery, including Programme Gantt chart.
• Budget and resource management.
• Risk management.
• Lead the Programme Management Team in the Life Cycle Management of approved products.
• Collaborate, through close and frequent interactions, with other key functions including Medical, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Commercial.
• As a representative of Blue Earth Diagnostics, responsible for clear and confident communication with external parties and effective internal and external stakeholder management.
• At all times to support the Blue Earth Diagnostics culture of compliance and to act in accordance with legal and regulatory guidance requirements and Blue Earth Diagnostics policies and procedures.