Global Clinical Project Team Lead

Shape the future with Almirall Are you driven by innovation in R&D? We're getting ready to launch this position in early 2026. Join our Talent Community today and take the first step toward transformation Dermatology. Send us your CV now and be among the first to seize this opportunity Mission To steer the R&D project, leading efficiently and effectively the team, and ensuring the delivery of the maximum project value with the approval of the product and its life Cycle management. The Global Clinical Project Team Lead is accountable for the development strategy and integrated science story of a molecule through the clinical development stages, including development of life cycle indication. Global R&D PL provides strategic leadership to the cross-functional Project Team to deliver successful global product strategy aligned with the Target Product. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Development & delivery of product/indication strategy Defines and drives strategic and scientific value creation including development, approval, growth, and maturity, integrating diverse internal and external perspectives. Development and delivery of the product Target Product Profiles (TPP) and Target Product Claims (TPC). Development and maintenance of integrated product development plans that deliver regulatory approval worldwide (health authority needs) as well as stakeholder and reimbursement (payer) as needed. Delivering governance‑approved business cases within tolerance on time, cost and quality, and working with functional management as required to resolve issues. Ensuring effective and transparent risk, opportunity, and issue management at strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Drive innovative and novel ways to accelerate development & maximize value for patients and the company. Partners with the Commercial representative to generate, evaluate and deliver optimal commercial strategies to maximize the value of the indication/product. Ensure appropriate Governance and Compliance and protect Almirall´s Rights, Data, and Intellectual Property. Ensure that all Governance/compliance issues are identified, reported, and managed appropriately. Represents advocates for project to internal and external stakeholders. Represent the Project Team (PT) in strategic discussions in front of Governance bodies (RDSC, RDPC, MB and Derma Commission). Builds and effectively leads high performing cross‑functional teams Strong, creative, and visible leadership of a high performing, efficient cross functional team of global functional leaders responsible for the delivery of the indication/product. Establish and drive an effective PT to drive timely and effective decision making and delivery of agreed objectives, including the use of agile sub‑teams. Active role in development of cross functional talent capable of taking on global roles. Works with line managers and senior stakeholders to support effective capability development of all PT members. Leadership of cross functional issues management teams. Partnership & alliance management (where applicable) Drives and supports partnership, nurturing a productive working relationship with partner(s). In conjunction with Alliance Manager ensure compliance with the partnership agreement. In line with the contractual arrangements, lead joint teams and manage joint governance across all relevant parties. Education Science‑based degree (or equivalent) PhD and/or MD Proficient in spoken and written English Specific expertise Solid experience in pharmaceutical industry (≥15 years) with full understanding of drug development requirements from pre‑clinical to late‑stage development, coupled with appropriate regulatory (in US and EU) and commercial & market access insights. Previous experience (≥8‑10 years) leading projects/teams in an R&D organization within the pharmaceutical industry and global environment. PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCES Analytical and synthetic skills. Ability to simplify complex situations. Self‑motivation and resilience under pressure. Strong communication skills, with the ability to adjust discourse according to audience (i.e. strategic, operations, scientific). Experience to work in different cultures. Good on Impact and Influence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills. Why work with Almirall? We are a people‑centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customer are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all. Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time. This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals. We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions. We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company. Our purpose "Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life". Our values Care: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed. Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures. Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets. Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over‑analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple. At Almirall, it's all about people #wearealmirall #J-18808-Ljbffr