Lead NPD Programs in Diagnostics & Market Launch

SeraCare Clinical Diagnostics; Ballina; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance and health allowance

Retail discounts and recognitionAwards

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Excellent long-term career development

Job summary

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development initiatives. You will drive market-ready diagnostic solutions from concept through launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines, budgets, and risks.

Join a global leader in diagnostics where you will shape innovative products, collaborate with customers and senior leadership, and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related field.
• Proven experience leading complex NPD programmes or projects in life sciences, medical devices or diagnostics.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
• Experience budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver end-to-end programme plans for complex NPD projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring new products to market efficiently.
• Manage timelines, resources, budgets and collaborator expectations.
• Coordinate the full product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks across the programme lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers, internal teams and senior leadership.
• Analyse market needs and customer feedback to inform product strategy.
• Track KPIs and promote continuous improvement.
• Provide progress updates to senior management and partners.
• Champion clear, consistent communication across teams.

Skills

Programme management

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

Scrum

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Biological Sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development initiatives. You will drive market-ready diagnostic solutions from concept through launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines, budgets, and risks.

Join a global leader in diagnostics where you will shape innovative products, collaborate with customers and senior leadership, and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.