Vice President – Research & Development

Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.

Research and Development (R&D) encompasses a wide range of roles focused on the innovation, development, and enhancement of products, technologies, and processes. Professionals in this field work to transform scientific knowledge into practical applications, ensuring that the organization's offerings are at the forefront of the industry. This job family is essential for driving growth, maintaining competitiveness, and addressing emerging market needs.

Job purpose

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Global Head of R&D, the Head of Research & Development (R&D) will play a lead role in delivering business critical R&D programmes. The Head of R&D is a member of the Molecular Imaging Senior Leadership Team and will have management responsibility for the following functions: Biometrics; Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC); Clinical Operations; Editorial (Medical Writing); Imaging; Non-Clinical; R&D Programme Management

Main Responsibilities, Activities, Duties and Tasks

• Biometrics (to include biostatistics, statistical programming, and data management), ensuring operational delivery and the provision of strategic advice concerning statistical methods and data management activities.
• Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) ensuring the robust manufacturing and supply of materials used in the manufacture of investigational and finished commercial radiopharmaceutical products.
• Clinical operations, ensuring operational delivery and the provision of strategic advice concerning the design, feasibility and execution of all clinical studies.
• Editorial (medical writing), ensuring the development and implementation of strategic publication plans and the dissemination of scientific and clinical data (e.g., via manuscripts and conference presentations).
• Imaging, providing medical physics support, including radiation physics, medical imaging physics and imaging analytics expertise.
• Non-clinical, to include evaluations of non-clinical toxicology, safety and efficacy.
• R&D programme management, including:
  • Delivery of the programme strategy (in accordance with the Long-Range Plan and in close collaboration with colleagues in Clinical Development, Commercial, Finance, Innovation & Strategy, Legal (incl. Intellectual Property), Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance & Quality and Regulatory Affairs).
  • Operational oversight and project delivery, in compliance with applicable laws, industry codes and regulations
  • Budget management (including Long-Range Planning, Annual Budget and Rolling Forecast 2 & 3 and related resource allocation & planning),
  • Portfolio review,
  • Risk management,
  • Regular reporting to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors including progress in achieving strategic objectives; advising of any significant variance from the approved strategic plans and budget; and any significant programme issues.
• Research and Development
  • Collaborating with the New Asset Evaluation Team, specifically on the identification and technical assessment of new licensing, lifecycle and geographic expansion opportunities.
  • Collaborations with academia, pharma and imaging equipment providers
  • All matters of significant organisational structure within R&D, including development of the capabilities of the internal workforce and the recruitment, promotion, retention, succession planning & dismissal of employees, in conjunction with Human Resources.
  • Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with the Leadership Team and Global R&D at Bracco.
• Other duties as determined by business needs

Education/Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level, preferably with a PhD in science or life science (or
• equivalent research experience)

Professional Experience, Knowledge, & Technical Skills

• Significant experience in clinical drug development and particularly the development of medical imaging agents and radiopharmaceuticals is key, as is significant experience of staff & performance management.
• A strong scientific background in a relevant area in a relevant scientific discipline an advantage and awareness of relevant guidelines and regulations governing drug development activities, particularly imaging drugs, a pre-requisite.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Authority (i.e., EMA, FDA) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Proven  leadership,  organisational,  facilitation,  negotiation,  collaboration, empowerment, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience with cross-functional and highly matrixed organizations.
• Ability to coach, mentor, develop and educate direct reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Soft Skills – Company Values & Behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication verbally and in writing. Ability to influence and build relationships in a global organisation
• Excellent organisational skills, including multitasking, efficiency, punctuality, and project management
• Excellent collaboration skills including experience in a cross-functional and highly matrixed organisation.

Contract type:

Permanent

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