Principle Project Lead DDIT R&D

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Project Lead to join our Digital, Data and IT (DDIT) team for R&D Healthcare. This role requires a strong background in IT program/project management, team leadership, as well as a deep understanding of the regulatory environment within the Healthcare industry.
 

In the role of the Principal Project Lead, you will act as the IT lead for at least one large IT transformation initiative and manage a team of IT project leads and business analysts. You will take full life cycle responsibility for IT solutions in your scope with a focus on R&D Global Development Operations and R&D Strategy & Portfolio Management.
 

Your work will include developing and maintaining program and project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to all relevant quality and compliance standards, and overseeing risk management and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying, and addressing potential obstacles to project success.
 

You will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D units, vendor organizations, and internal delivery units, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery.
 

Who You Are:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of experience in project leadership, particularly within clinical operations and IT solutions development.
• At least 5 years of experience in people leadership and talent development
• Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GXP and other relevant guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of industry data standards
• Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive decision-making

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!