Global Program Head Anti-Infectives

Key responsibilities

• Guide innovation, provide drug development expertise and strategic leadership to the Programs and project teams, comprising all pre-clinical, clinical, technical, regulatory, operational and commercial disciplines
• Define the vision, overall development strategy and operational implementation for the assigned Programs based on regulatory and market requirements to obtain drug approval and maximize the out-licensing value of the Programs
• Anticipate internal and external drivers of changes to strategy, and respond by making rapid, well-judged adjustments to the Programs roadmap
• Identify potential issues and risks; develop, align and implement mitigation plans in a transparent and timely manner
• Drive proactive scenario planning and risk taking paths across the project teams
• Develop team effectiveness and lead high performing project teams to achieve superior results
• Coach, manage and support employees to achieve business goals. Actively manage talent and career development
• Jointly with the Global Line Functions and the Project Managers, align on staffing of Project Teams. Identify, resolve and escalate resource issues
• Set goals, actively coach and contribute to the performance appraisal of the project team members in close partnership with the line-functions
• Oversee execution of the Program strategy across all functions and sub–teams
• Drive project operations in close partnership with the Project Managers
• Communicate the strategy to the global project teams and functions, and ensure that the agreed strategy is reflected in the operational activities
• Drive and steer the implementation of the Program strategy in close collaboration with the relevant functions within agreed timelines, budgets and resources
• Define and implement clear measurable goals for program execution
• Propose and manage, with the support of the ProjectManagers, the management of internal and external budgets related to the programs
• Ensure adherence to quality and compliance
• Represent the Programs internally and externally with objective advocacy of their potential and transparent disclosure of their risks
• Secure internal alignment on vision and strategy with governance bodies, board members and across functions
• Develop and maintain external communication strategy around the Programs targeting different stakeholders such as patients and potential out-licensing partners
• Shape the external environment to strengthen the company position related to the Program by developing strong evidence and trust based relationships with key stakeholders (regulators, KOLs, patient groups, scientific societies)
• Maintain and develop a positive organizational culture, by promoting the values of the focus on patients, science, collaboration and people
• Actively engage with the Market Intelligence, Marketing, Market Access and Business Development teams for input on the Program

Your profile

• PhD in life science, ideally in Microbiology (or MBA with equivalent experience in life science); Medical Doctoral degree preferred
• At least 8 years of drug development experience with proven track record in leading multi-function drug development teams in Anti-infective
• Extensive end-to-end global drug development experience in multiple therapeutic areas including Infectious Diseases. Proven proficiency in setting project vision and strategy and leading execution
• Experience in Oncology is a plus
• Project management experience, mastery of risk management and deep understanding of the requirements for successful commercialization of a new drug
• Proven track record of R&D team leadership and management
• Integrated strategic thinker across drug development functions with ability to scope and challenge their plans and deliverables
• Successful track record of taking a pharmaceutical product to POC and /or registration & understanding of the drug development continuum from pre-POC to post-POC and commercialization
• Solid expertise in critically interpreting scientific and commercial data and in translating interdisciplinary project information into action plans
• Experience in interactions with global Health Authorities and in dossier submission for new indications
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and coach experts from different functions
• Ability to communicate seamlessly with scientific and business stakeholders, to negotiate timelines, resources and to foster effective collaboration to deliver results
• Solid business acumen and competitive landscape understanding in the relevant therapy area
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills in English, French is a plus