NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LEAD

CLIENT ROLE This is a highly visible, global role responsible for aligning technical, clinical, regulatory, industrialization and commercial priorities to rapidly deliver impactful and innovative therapeutic solutions to patients worldwide. - Reporting to Global Operations Strategy Head, lead program planning and execution across the full product lifecycle — from pre-clinical to commercial readiness - Matrix define and coordinate activities - Manage program governance, timelines, risks and milestone delivery in a matrixed, cross-functional environment • Ensure alignment with Global Operations strategy and business priorities • Drive coordination across Regulatory, Clinical, R&I, Operations (R&D and manufacturing sites), Manufacturing Science and Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Finance and HR • Oversee overall program budget ensuring financial discipline and smart resource allocation • Act as the “control tower” for monitoring performance and reporting to Senior Management (SteerCo, ExCom, S2PRC) • Identify synergies, anticipate constraints and ensure proactive recovery actions where needed • Support industrialization scenarios and technology transfer planning for manufacturing scale-up • Promote communication excellence, stakeholder alignment and execution discipline • Represent the program in external collaborations, consulting engagements and business case evaluations • Manage end-to-end product development and launch REQUIREMENT • PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related fields — MBA or PMP certification is a plus; At least 5 years experience in Program/Project Management in biopharma • Proven track record in New Product Development: from pre-clinical / non-clinical to launch or BLA/MAA approval submission is preferred • Experience in cross-functional global matrix organizations ― able to influence without authority • Strong understanding of product development in regulated environments (GxP, CMC, Phase progression, C>/biologics) • Demonstrated ability to manage complex budget, governance and risk frameworks • Excellent communication and presentation skills with Executive-level exposure • Problem-solving mindset: able to connect strategy to execution and drive decisions quickly • Fluent in English; Italian is a plus SKILL • Strategic thinker with structured execution discipline • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong focus on objectives • Collaborative leader who inspires trust and accountability • Comfortable handling ambiguity and evolving priorities • International mindset and cultural agility • Passion for innovation and patient impact LOCATION : Italy (Milan or Toscana)

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