Programme Manager - New Product Development

Lgcgroup; Ballina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Health allowance

Retail discounts

Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Job summary

LGC is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead end-to-end New Product Development initiatives, driving market‑ready diagnostic solutions from concept to launch.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with customers and senior leadership to shape product strategy. A life sciences background and PMP (desirable) support success in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or related field.
• 5–7+ years in programme or project management in life sciences.
• Proven track record delivering cross-functional projects.
• Knowlege of Agile, Waterfall, Scrum methodologies.
• Budgeting, risk management, and collaborator engagement.
• PMP certification or equivalent desirable.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes is an advantage.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop end‑to‑end programme plans for complex NPD projects.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to bring new products to market.
• Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate full product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the programme lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and senior leadership.
• Analyse market needs and feedback to inform strategy.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver progress updates to senior management and partners.
• Promote clear, consistent communication across teams.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & risk mgmt

Communication & problem-solving

Agile / Waterfall

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Biological / Life Sciences degree

PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) initiative. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the development of innovative, market‑ready diagnostic solutions from concept through to launch.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

Why join us?

At LGC, our purpose is Science for a Safer World, and our people are key to delivering it. We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture and committed to helping our teams thrive.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday
• Life assurance and health allowance
• Retail discounts and recognition awards
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunities for long‑term career development.

A workplace guided by our core values: Passion | Curiosity | Integrity | Brilliance | Respect

We’re an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible and supportive for all.

If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know.