Global Program Head Anti-Infectives

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Description

Debiopharm is an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland with an ongoing commitment to research in oncology and infectious diseases in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our main activities include drug development, drug manufacturing and digital health investment. Debiopharm International SA aims to develop innovative therapies that target high unmet medical needs. Our unique “development only” business model allows us to act as a bridge between disruptive discovery products and patient access in international markets. We first identify high-potential compounds for in-licensing, clinically demonstrate their safety and efficacy and then select large pharmaceutical commercialization partners to maximize patient access globally.

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For our Project Management Office organization based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, we are looking for a

Global Program Head Anti-Infectives

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to a number (1-3) of global development programs within the company portfolio spanning preclinical through pivotal stages within the Infectious Disease area. You will lead the innovation, strategy, and operations for the assigned programs and ensure the pre-clinical, clinical, technical development, regulatory, market access and business development teams are aligned to maximize the value of the Programs with high quality, full compliance, within budget and in a timely manner. You will lead multiple project teams of cross-functional experts, including project managers.

Your responsibilities will be but not limited to:
Guide innovation, provide drug development expertise and strategic leadership to the Programs and project teams, comprising all pre-clinical, clinical, technical, regulatory, operational and commercial disciplines
Define the vision, overall development strategy and operational implementation for the assigned Programs based on regulatory and market requirements to obtain drug approval and maximize the out-licensing value of the Programs
Anticipate internal and external drivers of changes to strategy, and respond by making rapid, well-judged adjustments to the Programs roadmap
Identify potential issues and risks; develop, align and implement mitigation plans in a transparent and timely manner
Drive proactive scenario planning and risk taking paths across the project teams
Develop team effectiveness and lead high performing project teams to achieve superior results
Coach, manage and support employees to achieve business goals. Actively manage talent and career development
Jointly with the Global Line Functions and the Project Managers, align on staffing of Project Teams. Identify, resolve and escalate resource issues
Set goals, actively coach and contribute to the performance appraisal of the project team members in close partnership with the line-functions
Oversee execution of the Program strategy across all functions and sub–teams
Drive project operations in close partnership with the Project Managers
Communicate the strategy to the global project teams and functions, and ensure that the agreed strategy is reflected in the operational activities
Drive and steer the implementation of the Program strategy in close collaboration with the relevant functions within agreed timelines, budgets and resources
Define and implement clear measurable goals for program execution
Propose and manage, with the support of the Project Managers, the management of internal and external budgets related to the programs
Ensure adherence to quality and compliance
Represent the Programs internally and externally with objective advocacy of their potential and transparent disclosure of their risks
Secure internal alignment on vision and strategy with governance bodies, board members and across functions
Develop and maintain external communication strategy around the Programs targeting different stakeholders such as patients and potential out-licensing partners
Shape the external environment to strengthen the company position related to the Program by developing strong evidence and trust based relationships with key stakeholders (regulators, KOLs, patient groups, scientific societies)
Maintain and develop a positive organizational culture, by promoting the values of the focus on patients, science, collaboration and people
Actively engage with the Market Intelligence, Marketing, Market Access and Business Development teams for input on the Program
Requirements
PhD in life science, ideally in Microbiology (or MBA with equivalent experience in life science); Medical Doctoral degree preferred
At least 8 years of drug development experience with proven track record in leading multi-function drug development teams in Anti-infective
Extensive end-to-end global drug development experience in multiple therapeutic areas including Infectious Diseases. Proven proficiency in setting project vision and strategy and leading execution
Experience in Oncology is a plus
Project management experience, mastery of risk management and deep understanding of the requirements for successful commercialization of a new drug
Proven track record of R&D team leadership and management
Integrated strategic thinker across drug development functions with ability to scope and challenge their plans and deliverables
Successful track record of taking a pharmaceutical product to POC and /or registration & understanding of the drug development continuum from pre-POC to post-POC and commercialization
Solid expertise in critically interpreting scientific and commercial data and in translating interdisciplinary project information into action plans
Experience in interactions with global Health Authorities and in dossier submission for new indications
Proven ability to manage, mentor and coach experts from different functions
Ability to communicate seamlessly with scientific and business stakeholders, to negotiate timelines, resources and to foster effective collaboration to deliver results
Solid business acumen and competitive landscape understanding in the relevant therapy area
Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills in English, French is a plus
Benefits
International, highly dynamic environment with a long term vision.
Cross-functional collaboration at the forefront of the most advanced scientific developments in oncology and anti-bacterial industry
Exposure to a wide variety of areas and functions within clinical development and the pharmaceutical industry
Participation in a company where innovation, people and entrepreneurship are the fundamental keys to success.

The use of external staffing agencies or recruiters requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Debiopharm requests external staffing agencies or recruiters not to contact Debiopharm employees or members of the Board of Directors directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external staffing agency or recruiter does not create any implied obligation on the part of Debiopharm.

Debiopharm will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions.