Research product team lead m/f/d

Ph3Research Product Team Lead m/f/d /h3 pAs a Research Product Team Lead (m/f/d), you will lead a research product team or multiple teams within the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Immunology (CVRI) division. You will build and guide a fit‑for‑purpose research product team (RPT) to set the vision and strategic direction, ensuring the implementation of an aligned strategy across RD and Pharma capability pools. Your accountability spans from the initiation of a product program (D1) through the confirmation of preclinical candidates (PCC). /p h3YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liCompose, shape, and maintain a motivated and high‑performing research product team(s) that flexibly evolves with project needs /li liLead the discovery of preclinical candidates from program initiation (D1) to preclinical candidate confirmation (PCC) across various therapeutic areas in line with research and portfolio /li liEnsure efficient research product program planning and lean execution /li liDrive and continuously develop the research product team strategy, vision, and purpose to validate scientific hypotheses and develop high‑value, innovative preclinical candidate/product profiles /li liFocus the product team on developing and conducting critical experiments that lead to meaningful decisions for a differentiated product /li liDrive strategic and quality decision‑making with the cross‑functional RPT /li liIntegrate data from various sources to form holistic evidence base for the asset /li liNegotiate and secure resources from RD and Pharma capability clusters to execute the product mission effectively /li liEnsure appropriate consultation of experts and engage with the wider disease community to drive scientific, technical, and operational excellence /li liAct as a VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leader, holding team members accountable for their deliverables /li liManage program‑related decision powers and financial steering of product budgets /li liCreate outcome scenarios at data inflection points and present key evidence to governance bodies /li liParticipate actively in product team leader and disease communities to leverage collective experiences and knowledge /li liEmbody VACC leadership by guiding teams, removing roadblocks, shaping value‑creating systems, and coaching team members /li /ul h3WHO YOU ARE /h3 ul liPhD, MD, and/or PharmD with long‑term relevant professional and academic experience, including several years in drug discovery and development in Cardiology, Nephrology, or Immunology /li liDeep technical and scientific expertise in respective focus areas /li liSeveral years of experience leading and managing cross‑functional global discovery teams /li liDeep understanding of discovery and translational research, with experience in preclinical and early clinical development /li liExperience in managing research budgets /li liSuccessful track record of advancing programs from early discovery to preclinical development /li liSituational leadership skills to build high‑performance teams in a highly matrixed environment /li liStrong strategic mindset and business acumen with system awareness /li liProven entrepreneurial mindset and courage to challenge the status quo, striving for continuous improvement and innovation /li liExcellent communication, networking, negotiation, and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders at all levels /li liAbility to drive and influence decision‑making across the organization with strong stakeholder management capabilities /li liExcellent presentation skills and the ability to hold people accountable respectfully /li liAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and support technical research activities as needed /li liFluency in English is essential. Command of a second major European language, ideally German will be nice /li liApplies VACC leadership behaviors, demonstrating self‑awareness, /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr