Program Lead

Nuclidium AG is pioneering copper-based theranostics with its platform, developing a fully integrated diagnostic and therapeutic approach using Copper-61 (imaging) and Copper-67 (therapy). We are advancing a differentiated clinical pipeline targeting solid tumors with high unmet need while building a sustainable, global radionuclide production and manufacturing network.

The Program Lead is responsible for leading a cross-functional program team to implement and execute the program strategy via strong collaboration and by levering the expertise of all functions and internal/external subject matter experts and in alignment with Nuclidium's management team: ensure that the program is on time, within budget and in compliance with defined quality standards according to internal and external regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takeaccountability for the overall product development of a program , i.e. from drug candidate generation, pharmaceutical development/CMC, non-clinical and clinical development, regulatory affairs and quality to successful program completion.
• Lead a cross-functional program team toimplement and execute the program strategy by leveraging the expertise of all functions and internal/external subject matter experts in alignment with Nuclidium's management.
• Organization and conduct of program team meetings , including meeting preparation, recording of minutes, and tracking of action items, deliverables and team decisions.
• Manage all program-management relevant operational aspects , e.g.:
• develop and maintain the overall program plan
• tracking of timelines and milestones
• develop, oversee and track the program budget; serve as interface with finance/controlling and provide budget updates as requested, including scenarios/analyses in close collaboration with the CFO
• ensure adequate program risk management, implement risk management strategies and mitigating actions in alignment with cross-functional team
• regular reporting of program status, progress, and challenges to management
• Facilitate cross-functional program team in developingcomprehensive program recommendations based on scenario planning , as needed.
• Ensurecompliance with defined quality standards according to internal and external regulations.
• Develop and implement a strategic communication plan in alignment with the management and the communication department.
• Setting of team objectives in accordance with the corporate objectives and in alignment with Nuclidium's management.
• Monitor comparators, competitive landscape and treatment paradigm .

Qualifications:

• Degree in Life Sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent)
• More than 10 years relevant industry experience in the pharmaceutical and / or biotech industry.
• More than 5 years of experience in project management and in leading cross-functional program teams in drug development.

Required skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills in working with interdisciplinary cross-functional teams in a matrix environment without direct authority and leading by example.
• Proficient in project management skills and tools, including project controlling, as required to lead the work of a cross-functional team to achieve program objectives.
• Excellent know-how of all aspects of corporate governance and the entire drug development processes, including thorough understanding of the technical, clinical and regulatory contexts
• Verifiable success in strategic planning, designing, and executing of drug development programs
• Entrepreneurial/shareholder value mindset
• Take full accountability and work proactively, independently, tenaciously and with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication, delegation and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to continuously learn, adapt and improve in a fast-paced environment