Program Manager 32-40 hr (entry-level)

About this role

Program Managers at Lygature are the key persons in the large research partnerships we facilitate as neutral enabler. Together with professionals in communication, finance, business development and legal, you will drive the success of the initiatives in which Lygature is the partnership management partner. These high-profile partnerships are active at the forefront of science and innovation with the purpose to develop medical solutions for patients worldwide.

What we expect from you

A starting program manager that contributes to multiple (inter)national partnerships in which it puts its expertise in pharmaceutical R&D, medical technology, digital health, data sharing, public & patient involvement, regulatory innovation and/or health law, privacy & ethics to use. 

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a senior Program Manager you will, in a team of colleagues:

• Provide the partnerships with project management support, making sure Principal Investigators can focus on the science
• Act as liaison with external partners to ensure a partnership meets its goals and objectives
• Monitoring the progress of the projects according to agreed timelines and coordinating progress reports to stakeholders
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and processes and come up with ideas to increase efficiency, cohesion and effectiveness
• Aim for a high-level of quality standards in the activities and output under your responsibility
• Interact with communication, finance, legal and business development colleagues to help develop tailored solutions for partnerships and achieve high quality results 
• Support a senior Program Manager in coordinating inter-partner relationships and activities within the projects, including pro-actively identifying gaps and flagging issues, and assisting in arriving to appropriate solutions

Skills and experience

You are stimulated to apply if you:

• Speak and write fluently in both Dutch (minimum B1 level) and English
• Have graduated as MSc with two years of working experience or a PhD in a relevant life sciences & health area, such as biomedical sciences, health & innovation policy or pharmaceutical sciences 
• Preferably, have a good understanding of, or affinity with, the various aspects of (health)data sharing across organizations
• Have a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Show excellent organizational and planning skills, preferably with experience in using project management tools
• Have the competence to zoom-out and find common ground, and next to focus on the details as to how to achieve the common goal
• Have outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Are able to meet deadlines, with a can-do mentality

What you can expect from us 

Working at Lygature means that you are part of a diverse team of highly qualified professionals who like to work at the intersection of science, business and society. 

We have attention for each other and like to celebrate our milestones and successes together.

We promote a growth mindset where failure presents a learning opportunity. We believe in personal development and value work-life balance. 

What we offer

• A challenging and rewarding job in a unique environment, with the best colleagues possible
• A one-year contract, with the intention to turn this into a permanent position
• The possibility to work up to half your working time from home
• 30 holiday days a year (based on full-time employment) 
• Good secondary employment conditions, including a pension scheme and a thirteenth month
• A shared office within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station

How to apply 

Further information regarding this position can be acquired via Rick van Nuland (rick.vannuland@lygature.org). To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to Léone Böck (careers@lygature.org). We would like to get to know our possible colleagues better, therefor we strongly recommend providing a letter of motivation to be considered in our selection procedure. 

We are currently inviting candidates for a first interview round, focused on your personality and the mission of Lygature. This round also gives you the opportunity to see of if Lygature matches your ambitions. In a second round of interviews, we assess specific professional skills to complete our evaluation and allow you to meet colleagues whom you will be working with if you choose to join Lygature. The final candidate is offered our proposal after this process. 

Lygature is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Get to know us at https://www.lygature.org/

Pioneering medicine. Together.