Project Manager - 12 Month Maternity Cover

IDA Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

ID A Ireland seeks a Project Manager for a 12-month maternity cover to oversee a portfolio of East Coast US clients, including major strategic accounts. You will strengthen relationships across client functions in Ireland and abroad, stay abreast of policy developments, and drive the Biopharma strategy with cross-border teams.

The role requires a Level 8 degree, driving licence, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 degree in business/sector related field is essential.
• Full current driving licence is essential.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically.
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of East Coast US clients including 4 strategic clients and 2 strong clients with multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key client functions in Ireland and across sites.
• Research and present investment proposals to IDA Board, Committees and Government.
• Represent Ireland and IDA at events domestically and overseas.
• Lead transformation opportunities within the portfolio focusing on R&D, training, digitalisation and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Knowledge of business

Creativity & Innovation

Negotiation & Influence

Communications & Effectiveness

Networking

Project Management

Sales & Marketing

Education

Level 8 degree in business/sector

Job description

Project Manager - 12 Month Maternity Cover (2026-46)

Job Role: The Life Science Division is one of IDA’s strongest performing operational divisions. The Biopharma and Food Department is a team of 5 managers and 5 executives who are responsible for a developing a portfolio of 90 existing clients with over 160 sites and over 50,000 employees as well as winning new name investments for the department. In IDA’s current strategy the Biopharma and Food department is targeted to deliver 150 projects and 11,000 job approvals. The filling of this position will be crucial to the successful delivery of the new IDA strategy. This role will involve managing a portfolio of East Coast US companies including 4 strategic clients and 2 strong clients with multiple sites. These clients include Regeneron, J&J Innovative Medicine, BMS and Pepsi.

To maintain and develop effective relationships with key existing clients across a number of key functions within those clients and to fully understand the depth and breadth of their operations in Ireland.

To be always informed regarding developments in domestic and international (especially EU) policy that have an impact on East Coast clients. This includes considering investment opportunities that arise from these developments as well potential threats. The ability to liaise as necessary with Policy and Planning Division as well as DETE is essential in this regard.

To contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Biopharma Strategy and to continually build and refine targeting plans with East Coast USA colleagues to deliver on New Name targets.

To capture and develop an in-depth knowledge of the underlying trends and business dynamics of the Biopharma sector and to ensure that this knowledge is shared and used to support the growth of the business.

To support East Coast overseas colleagues and transfer technical and operational knowledge through in-country marketing programs.

To research, prepare and present investment proposals to the IDA Board, Committees and Government.

To represent Ireland and IDA in the broader ecosystem and at events both in Ireland and overseas.

To use the Client Development Process (CDP) to shape engagement strategies with key existing & target clients.

To lead the development of modified value propositions or products for the main sectors and activities relevant to Biopharma.

To drive, motivate and develop a team of executives in the achievement of Divisional targets and to ensure that continuous learning and development is undertaken by the team through informal and formal learning and to ensure effective participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process.

To contribute to the development of the Division as part its management team.

To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace.

Ensure that IDA's values of Enterprising, Inclusive, Resourceful and Empowering are upheld at all times;

To demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned and to manage and maintain good communications with colleagues.

o A particular focus for this role is the identification and delivery of transformation project opportunities within the portfolio, with an emphasis on R&D, Training, digitalisation and sustainability.

Key Competencies Required:

• Leadership & Management
• Client Focused Relationship Building
• Knowledge of the Business
• Creativity and Innovation
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Communications & Personal Effectiveness
• Networking
• Project Management
• Sales & Marketing

Additional Requirements:

• A relevant Level 8 third level business/sector related degree recognised on the National Qualification Framework is essential.
• A full current driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines and to work flexibly and independently on own initiative.
• Ability and flexibility to undertake International and domestic travel.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours when required.
• Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development via opportunities, which may arise in IDA’s offices throughout Ireland and Overseas.

Salary Scale:

€83,113 to €102,076 per annum contributory superannuation.

Rising by long service increments to €105,211 (after 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum of the range) and to and to €108,355 (after 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum of the range)

IDA Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at [e-mail] should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process with IDA Ireland.