Global Program Manager Group Leader - DiscoveryOne

Integrated Drug Discovery, DiscoveryOne, brings together the breadth of functional expertise across the entire Eurofins Discovery organization and combines a wealth of experienced drug discovery and program management expertise to design, implement and deliver from idea to IND enabled on behalf of the client.  In combining all the chemistry, biology, ADME, pharmacology, safety and toxicology capabilities of Eurofins Discovery, and using our extensive drug discovery expertise and experience, as well as exceptional program management services, DiscoveryOne brings high value, complementary consultative support to enable the client. The virtual project team of Scientific Project Leads and Program Managers, drives the project internally and externally to a successful conclusion and hopefully project renewal.

The Global Program Manager Group Leader will be a key member of the DiscoveryOne leadership team, responsible for overseeing ad optmising the global portfolio and day-to-day operations, ensuring maximum efficiency, achievement of financial goals, delivering on accelerated timelines and customer satisfaction.  This is a remote position (EU or USA).

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries.  The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environmental and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.  Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in speciality clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. 

• Lead and mentor global program management team, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Develop and implement best practices in program management to enhance team performance and project delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and integration within Eurofins Discovery.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Integrated Drug Discovery programs, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with internal global teams, across multiple business functions, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of all project components, from target identification to preclinical development.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Lead the development of accurate project forecasting models, incorporating timelines, budgets, and resource allocation needs across multiple projects.
• Manage resource planning for the program management group, ensuring the optimal allocation of personnel to meet project demands, with continuous assessment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or more than 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven program management ability and strong business acumen, with excellent follow-up and close-out skills. 
• Experienced in writing and interpreting documents such as standard operating procedures, instructions, and contracts and agreements with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Knowledge of integrated drug discovery process and bringing drugs to market in Pharma or Biotech is preferred.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software.
• Advanced experience with project management tools.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a global team.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align program management activities with broader business objectives.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers, team members, and across organizational lines; conveying information in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the level of the audience.
• Must be able to follow through each assigned task through to completion and take away "Lessons Learned" for future projects, similar in nature.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

HOW TO APPLY:

Are you the person we are looking for?  If so, please visit our careers page at https://careers.eurofins.com/uk.

The closing date for completed application forms is Monday 7th October 2024.