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    LGC Group

    Life Sciences

    Programme Manager - New Product Development

    Ballina, IrelandHybridFull-time5–7 yrs experiencePosted 6d ago
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    Job description

    We’re recruiting for an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) initiative. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the development of innovative, market-ready diagnostic solutions from concept through to launch.

    What you'll do:

    • Develop and deliver end-to-end programme plans for complex NPD projects, aligned with strategic priorities
    • Lead, encourage, and coordinate cross-functional teams to bring new products to market efficiently and effectively
    • Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and collaborator expectations
    • Coordinate the full product development lifecycle — from ideation to commercial launch
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the programme lifecycle
    • Collaborate closely with internal and external collaborators, including customers and senior leadership
    • Analyse market needs and customer feedback to inform product strategy
    • Track key performance indicators and promote continuous improvement
    • Deliver progress updates to senior management and cross-functional partners
    • Champion clear, consistent communication across teams

    What you'll bring:

    • A degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field
    • 5-7+ years of experience in programme or project management, ideally in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics or pharmaceuticals
    • Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional projects or programmes
    • Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.)
    • Expertise in budgeting, risk management and collaborator engagement
    • Outstanding leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
    • PMP certification or equivalent is desirable
    • Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes is an advantage
    • Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar

    Why join us?

    At LGC, our purpose is Science for a Safer World, and our people are key to delivering it. We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture and committed to helping our teams thrive.

    What we offer:

    • 25 days holiday
    • Life assurance and health allowance
    • Retail discounts and recognition awards
    • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
    • Excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

    A workplace guided by our core values: Passion | Curiosity | Integrity | Brilliance | Respect

    We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible and supportive for all. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know.

    Ready to lead the next wave of diagnostic innovation? Apply now.

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    About the company

    LGC Group

    LGC Ltd ( www.lgcgroup.com ) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) manages a number of research funding programmes on behalf of government departments and other large national health bodies, to improve NHS patient health and care. At the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) we enable and deliver world-class research that transforms people’s lives, promotes economic growth and advances science. We manage public investment in excess of £550 million per annum and provide bespoke expertise to charitable and commercial organisations to get the most out of their research funding. The NIHR Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) in Twickenham, based at LGC Ltd ( www.lgcgroup.com ), is one of NIHR’s Coordinating Centres and manages a number of research funding programmes on behalf of NIHR and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This role is based in the Systems Team at Twickenham.

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