Associate Director, of R&D Portfolio Strategic Projects Apply Now

Job Family

Scientific Support

City

La Tour-de-Peilz

Region

Vaud

Country

Switzerland

Contract Type

 

Posting Start Date

12-May-2021

Company Overview

Galderma, the world's largest independent global dermatology company, was created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive product portfolio of prescription medicines, aesthetics solutions and consumer care products. The company partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in research and development of scientifically-defined and medically-proven solutions for the skin. For more information, please visit www.galderma.com    

Job Description

The Associate Director of R&D Portfolio Strategic Projects will partner with cross-organizational groups to define and develop business processes, analytics and insights to optimize the R&D portfolio and organization.

This leader will focus on "better science, better decisions, and better efficiencies" in R&D. This position will develop a vision for digital and analytics in Galderma R&D, improve global R&D business processes, and enhance the R&D operating model. The Associate Director R&D Portfolio Strategic Projects will liaise with relevant stakeholders in R&D, Operations, Commercial, Finance and other key functional areas to define overall R&D needs, develop a roadmap of opportunities, and deploy transformative solutions to improve our ways of working.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Portfolio Management Operations to develop and harmonize business, project and portfolio processes in R&D (e.g. financial planning, Planisware system, lifecycle management, etc.)


• Collaborate with R&D leadership and other stakeholders to define, develop and implement a fit-for-purpose digital R&D strategy, product roadmaps, data strategy, agile governance mechanisms and technology road maps with cutting edge innovation


• Act as a consultant within R&D to simplify and harmonize R&D systems and processes, and unlock value by e.g., leveraging digital solutions and engaging the right internal and external resources


• Act as a conduit for R&D to transfer innovation, knowledge, best practices and lessons learned across the R&D organization


• Collaborate with a cross-functional team and senior leadership to define, build, lead, and drive strategic portfolio processes and projects as assigned


• Partner closely with the Project Management team on portfolio processes, analytics, and reports


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business or related field, required


• M.S. or PhD. in a scientific field or MBA preferred


• Ten (10) or more years of experience including 7 years in healthcare consulting and 5 years project management with successful experience in delivering projects


• Experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred


• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills


• Distinguishes proper balance between strategic and tactical thinking


• Ability to interface effectively with all levels, including senior management


• Experience in complex project environments, performance measuring, strategic planning and reporting.


• Self-motivated, comfortable in fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present information


• Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issues


• Self-directed, process oriented and able to work well in a team environment


• Fluent in English


• 10 – 15% travel is required for this position.

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Employer’s Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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