Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. **Summary:** Grifols is looking to hire Global Program Leaders (GPLs) to support drug development programs across its therapeutic areas (Immunology, Pulmonlogy, Infectious Disease or Intensive Care) . GPLs will provide strategic project leadership and oversight within a cross-functional, highly matrixed, global program teams (GPT) to spearhead the development and execution of a specific asset/platform/program. They will drive innovation, generate a comprehensive integrated evidence plan of robust scientific and clinical data, and build the commercial attractiveness for the asset, to secure market access and reimbursement in accordance with the approved target product profile. Importantly, the GPL will be the **single point of accountability** for the asset/program up to the point of approval. **Key responsibilities of the GPL:** + The GPL will lead the highly matrixed, cross-functional Global Program Team (GPT) focused on the individual therapeutic area. They will align across the team to define the overarching strategy for the development RoadMap to submission and approval (often up to first approval) of an asset(s) or platform; they will be accountable for the Integrated Development Plan; the Product Narratives; the Value Proposition; the Evidence Generation strategy for label enabling; the benefit-risk assessment; the health economics plan, and reimbursement and access plan. + This GPL – as single point of accountability - is responsible and accountable to build partnerships with line functions to successfully develop the asset(s)/platform such that its value is maximized over its lifecycle while costs and time are minimized without sacrificing quality. + The GPL will drive innovation and will work across the functions to evaluate novel innovation, that will help maximize value. + The GPL champions the product/brand at all levels of the company and is responsible for managing the alignment on communication on all GPT matters, as appropriate. + A critical responsibility of the GPL will be to increase efficiency across the organization, to optimise and streamline processes, to help operational teams drive programs with speed, agility, and quality. + The GPL will have solid commercial acumen. An ability to see the “big picture” is essential. They will work closely with the Commercial lead to prepare for a seamless hand-over, when the asset is approved and ready for the market. + The successful candidate will form strong partnerships with the CMC organisation, ensuring the appropriate development, manufacturing, and testing processes of assets are of the highest quality and compliant with regulatory requirements. + The GPL will build team effectiveness and lead the GPT to achieve its goals through the networks of people/functions represented on the team. When necessary, negotiates with function heads on key deliverables. The GPL will work closely with all functional heads and company business partners. + A critical role for the GPL will be to raise the profile/visibility of the GPT /Asset(s) across the organisation and be able to clearly articulate the value creation for patients and for key stakeholders. + The person will lead the development and maintenance of the compound development strategy to approved budgets and timelines in close collaboration with the Project Manager (PM) assigned from the PMO. + The GPL will ensure that diversity and inclusion is core to team culture, and within studies and study participation, including the steering committee for studies, scientific boards, including IDMCs etc. + Importantly, he or she will create a culture of trust and respect across the team and functions and foster a “can-do/will-do” mindset. + The GPL will motivate and challenge all functions on the GPT to ensure that all issues and questions are being addressed, and that line function input into strategy and plans is adequate to meet the needs of the asset and will be the key point person to liaise with Legal and Compliance. + The GPL will identify potential issues and leads contingency planning; leads GPT problem solving and applies decision-making tools and techniques. The GPL drives the GPT to make effective and efficient decisions. + A core responsibility of the GPL will be to lead the risk assessment at the GPT and manage conflict resolution. + They will also provide regular updates to senior leaders in the Scientific Innovation Office (SIO). + The GPL is accountable for overall budget and project plan deliverables. + The GPL will collaborate with functional management to: Secure the required resources for project success, influence optimal team composition, align goals and objectives with GPT members, coach and guide GPT members and provide input for performance evaluation of GPT members. + The GPL will work with internal and external partners to monitor emerging disease area trends and competition. Goal: Align and implement on the SIO overarching strategy, goals and objectives for the asset/platform they are responsible/accountable for. The role is strategic and not operational. **Qualifications & Skills** + Educational Requirements: PhD, MD or PharmD is preferred. + A minimum of 8 or more years of experience in industry/academia/consulting. + Strong leadership capabilities. + Solid understanding of, and previous involvement in, the entire drug development process. + Proven ability to work cross-functionally with interdisciplinary teams to access and optimize resources for development programs and experience working in a matrix organization, is preferred. Ideally, the candidate will have experience at a GPL or Compound Development Team Leader. + Be business orientated, having managed resources and budgets with proven record of leading projects trough development to registration and beyond. + Excellent communication, leadership and people skills are a must. + Be results orientated. + Domestic and international travel may be required of approximately 10 - 25% (depending on the compound type and stage of development). + This is a role that will be filled by a high performing individual who demonstrates innovative problem-solving skills for developing creative solutions in complex settings. + Strong project planning and tracking skills is required. Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and contingency planning is required. + Familiarity with pharmaceutical portfolio risk management is required. + Must understand requirements for successful commercialization of a new product is required. + Expert interpersonal skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for negotiating timelines, resources and for effective international collaborations is required. + Expert oral/written communication skills, allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organization is required. + Expert critical and objectives interpretation of scientific and commercial information is required. + Expert analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary project information is required. + High degree of organizational awareness and understanding of change management is required. + Relevant experience in medicines development, either as a drug developer and/or treating patients/study investigator in one of the key therapy areas (Immunology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease and Intensive Care) would be ideal. Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. **Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.** Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do) **Req ID:** 521193 **Type:** Regular Full-Time **Job Category:** Research & Development