Program Manager F/M/X

Program Manager F/M/X

(CDI)

We are currently looking for passionate people ready to make a difference in the following open position: Program Manager F/M/X, based in Lyon (7e).

In this role, the Program Manager will be responsible for leading the Life Cycle Management and some new products development projects.She/He will ensur the successful delivery of agreed quality, timeline, cost, and profitability objectives. Beyond project coordination, we are looking for someone who takes ownership, drives decisions, challenges priorities when necessary, and actively contributes to project direction and success.

The position reports to the Technical Product Director.

Key responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead Life Cycle Management of our flagship ophthalmic platform from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment on objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Industrialization, Purchasing, Finance) and drive accountability.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; implement mitigation plans and escalate critical issues when needed.
• Contribute to project strategy, technical decisions, and supplier selection while proactively challenging assumptions and improving project outcomes.
• Apply Nemera project management standards, tools, and governance processes.
• Lead project reviews, steering committees, and governance meetings.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and compliant project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial Management

• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability in collaboration with Finance.
• Support RFQ and quotation activities through resource, CapEx, and OpEx estimations.
• Provide financial visibility and risk assessment to support decision-making.

Customer & stakeholders Management

• Act as the main interface for internal and external stakeholders (design, plants, and customers)
• Collaborate with Marketing & Sales to manage customer expectations and commitments.
• Lead customer reviews and project status meetings, ensuring transparent communication and on-time delivery.

• Engineering degree.
• Experience in project management within R&D, innovation, , product development, or industrial environments.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals including planning, risk management, reporting, budgeting, and governance.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and lead multidisciplinary teams through influence rather than hierarchy.
• Proven ability to prioritize, drive execution, and make recommendations in complex environments.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders when needed.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and French.

If you are:
·         Passionate about growing a business
·         Enjoy working as a team
·         Proud to make products that improve patients’ lives
·         And go the extra mile to deliver on your commitments,
Then you’ll be successful here!

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.net

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