Global Program Director - AI-Driven Drug Development

LEO Pharma; København; On-site; DKK 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma is seeking a Global Program Director to shape strategy and drive execution across global program teams in medical dermatology. You will define asset strategy, lead cross-functional plans, and coordinate budgets and timelines in a matrix environment with external partners.

You will work with the Global Program Head and collaborate with diverse functions to deliver clinical development assets, using AI-enabled approaches where appropriate, in a dynamic international setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in a life science discipline such as BSc, MSc, Cand. Pharm, MD, or PhD.
• Drug development experience across multiple phases at program level, combined with strong project or program management expertise and a track record of measurable impact
• Demonstrated learning agility: you have moved into new areas, learned quickly and added value, for example in a new disease area, modality or function
• Experience working in cross-functional and multinational teams, with a solid understanding of matrix collaboration
• Experience with partnered development and joint governance bodies such as JDCs and JSCs is a strong advantage
• Enterprise and systems thinking: you connect the dots across functions and understand how decisions and changes across the organization impact strategy and value
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, resource planning, and tracking
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• PMI, PRINCE2 or similar certification, or team coaching experience, is an advantage
• Experience applying AI in project or portfolio management is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Act as a sparring partner to the Global Program Head and Global Brand Lead in defining asset strategy, challenging assumptions and bringing an integrated cross-functional perspective
• Lead the Global Program Team in developing and executing stage-appropriate, cross-functional program plans, including scenarios, timelines, budgets, and integrated product planning
• Frame the decision required at each stage, organize the team to develop options and scenario plans, and bring clear, well structured recommendations to governance, while managing risk and ensuring alignment with governance-approved strategy
• Consolidate and coordinate program plans and budgets across functions, challenge assumptions where needed, and monitor execution against agreed timelines, costs, quality, and strategic intent
• Facilitate high-performing global team collaboration through effective meeting leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, conflict management, and matrix support
• Ensure program information and reporting are accurate and decision-ready, and champion best practice in project management and drug development across LEO
• Partner with external collaborators, including through joint governance bodies such as Joint Development Committees and Joint Steering Committees

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Learning agility

Program management

Matrix collaboration

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

English proficiency

AI in PM experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in life sciences or related field

Job description

LEO Pharma is seeking a Global Program Director to shape strategy and drive execution across global program teams in medical dermatology. You will define asset strategy, lead cross-functional plans, and coordinate budgets and timelines in a matrix environment with external partners.

You will work with the Global Program Head and collaborate with diverse functions to deliver clinical development assets, using AI-enabled approaches where appropriate, in a dynamic international setting.