Development Program Lead Science & Innovation (m/f/d)

As the experts in digestive and metabolic medicine and as a family-owned business with a global presence, we focus on developing and marketing innovative medicines to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic esophagitis as well as hepatobiliary disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis. Our aim: to meaningfully improve therapeutic practice as well as patient health and well-being. We firmly believe that medical progress can only be achieved by working together.

Development Program Lead Science & Innovation (m/f/d)

Your tasks

The Development Program Lead (DPL) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of a development program from the early stages through to approval.

The DPL develops the cross‑functional development strategy in collaboration with the Integrated Development Team (IDT), oversees its implementation across all functions, and serves as the central point of contact for the Steering Committee and external partners. The IDT consists of the following functions: Pre‑ & Early Clinical Research, Clinical Research, CMC Project Management, Global Safety, Global Medical, Global Commercial New Products, Global Market Access, Intellectual Property and Technical Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• The DPL and IDT ensure that the project is advanced in a scientifically sound, efficient, and regulatory‑compliant manner, with optimal use of resources.
• The DPL should possess a broad, cross‑functional skill set and act less as a subject matter expert (SME) in a single area.
• When development programs are carried out in collaboration with external partners, the DPL also assumes the role of the Alliance Manager.
• The DPL assists in coordinating timelines, risks, resources, and budgets across programs with the Head of CPMO and the Steering Committee.
• The DPL implements project management standards, processes, and templates across all pre‑clinical and clinical projects.

Benefits

• Supportive, respectful and appreciative work atmosphere in a small, dedicated team.
• Diverse learning culture and individual development opportunities.
• International and growing family business with short decision‑making processes, financial independence and long‑term perspective.
• New work, flexible working hours and mobile working.
• Wide range of benefits (free beverages, health and sports benefits, canteen, JobRad).
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring program.

In addition to adequate remuneration, we offer a secure and interesting job in a competent and open‑minded team.