NPD Programme Lead — Diagnostics Innovation

LGC; Ballina; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days holiday

Life assurance and health allowance

Retail discounts and recognition

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development initiatives, driving market‑ready diagnostics from concept to launch. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and align projects with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering measurable outcomes. Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools is essential, with PMP desirable.

Qualifikationen

• A degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in programme or project management, ideally in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics or pharmaceuticals
• Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional projects or programmes
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.)
• Expertise in budgeting, risk management and collaborator engagement
• Outstanding leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• PMP certification or equivalent is desirable
• Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes is an advantage
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Programme management

Life sciences knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management tools

Agile/Waterfall/Scrum

Ausbildung

Biological Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development initiatives, driving market‑ready diagnostics from concept to launch. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and align projects with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering measurable outcomes. Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools is essential, with PMP desirable.