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. Responsibilities 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 (Steer Co, Ex Com, S2 PRC) 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 Requirements Ph D 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 /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 Skills 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr