JWe are the largest manufacturer of medicinal products and a leader of the pharmaceutical market. We operate on the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and we employe over 7000 people in Poland and abroad. The portfolio of Polpharma Group covers around 600 products, including life-saving medicines. "People Help People" is our motto.
Innovation Program Manager
Location: Warszawa
We offer:
- Fixed renumeration
- Employment contract
- Private medical care
- Training courses
- Holidsy gifts
- Sports card
- Additional insurance
- Relocation package
How we work and who we work with
- Flexible working hours
- Team work
- Over 7,000 employeesw
What job will you do?
- Coordination and management of Innovation Initiatives within the Polpharma Group
- Cooperation between Executive Management and innovation teams from communication and coordination of the application process, innovation ideas appraisal & management, to innovation implementation/commercialization and monitoring
- Responsibility for shaping of the Innovation Program in line with Polpharma's needs and capabilities and operational work with innovation teams and their leaders during acceleration or implementation phase
- Significant role in shaping innovation as the engine of Polpharma's growth and in further development of a robust Innovation Ecosystem for both Internal & Open Innovation models in nearest future
- Seeking for potential collaborations between Innovators and network of experts
- Management of the innovative projects portfolio (incl. Risk and Quality management)
- Assembling and coordinating the budget for the Innovation Program
What do we expect from you?
- At least 5 years of experience within highly developed Innovation structure/ecosystem in large international corporations
- Full command of Polish and English language - written and spoken
- Management experience in both Internal Innovation Programs & Open Innovation endeavors, including setting reporting/KPI systems
- Proven track record in implementation, acceleration and management of innovative ideas in large corporations
- Previous experience at all stages of open innovation commercialization (Proof of Principle, Proof of Concept, Seed, Start-up, Venture investments)
- Track record with successful motivational mechanisms, renumeration systems in internal & external innovation programs
- Experience in people management and knowledge of project management techniques & tools
- Remarkable interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to each type of employee (ranging from engineers to marketers & salesmen)
- Proven ability and track record in stakeholders management at executive and shop-floor level
- Knowledge in innovation/startup management tools and methodologies
- Rich & broad experience and education characterized by the mix of management and entrepreneurial skills
- High level of independence at work, proactiveness, resilience to road blockers and change antagonists
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE WILL BE:
- Knowledge of Russian language
- Command of project management software (MS project or equivalent)
- Command of innovation management software (BrightIdea, Hype or equivalent)
- Coaching and very good communication skills
- Experience with R&D cooperation in fields of Pharmaceutical, Chemical or similar sector
- Proven experience in acquiring and divestment of equity stakes in start-ups with expertise in NDA, Term sheet, Investment agreement negotiations
- Ability to think outside the box and seek for the opportunities for the Company
- Experience in managing innovation units in large corporations
- Experience in the field of running own start-up/venture stage company
Poznaj
POLPHARMA S.A.
Zdrowe jutro zaczyna się od ludzi, którzy tworzą Polpharmę – od ich wiedzy, zaangażowania i pasji. Wspólnie dbamy o zdrowie innych i tworzymy środowisko, w którym każdy może być sobą. Rozwijamy się w zgodzie z własnymi ambicjami, niezależnie od obszaru, w jakim działamy. Razem z nami możesz realnie wpływać na zdrowie i dobrostan innych.