Program & Portfolio Excellence Director (H/F)

We are a human-scale, international, and independent pharmaceutical group governed by a Foundation. Our unique model makes us proud and, more importantly, enables us to fully serve our mission: "committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients."

As a global leader in cardiology, we aim to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by 2030, targeting hard-to-treat cancers and dedicating more than 70% of our R&D budget to this goal.

Who are we? 22,000 passionate individuals from over 50 nationalities, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every day, we move forward with and for patients, with and for our teams, motivated by the desire to care, to dare, to grow, and to commit to being useful to those in need.

Come and experience and contribute to our commitment #MovedByYou.

As the Program & Portfolio Excellence Director within our Group Transformation & Program Office (GTPO), you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic execution and achieving our Servier 2030 ambitions.

Mission :

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a critical partner to various Group departments (e.g., Human Resources, Digital/Data & IS, Global Medical & Patient Affairs) to ensure the successful scoping, launch, and execution of the group's strategic "SPOT" programs.
• Portfolio Leadership: Collaborate with peers to establish and maintain a cohesive 3-year strategic vision for the entire SPOT program portfolio, ensuring robust alignment and effective monitoring.
• Group-Wide Cohesion: Drive consistency in program and project management practices across the Group by fostering strong alignment between the GTPO and all key departmental program/project stakeholders.
• Excellence in Practice: Contribute actively to the continuous enhancement and evolution of project management methodologies and standards across the entire Servier Group.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows :

1. Program Monitoring and Execution Oversight

• Strategic Alignment: Partner with various departments (HR, Secretary General, Digital & IT, Global Medical & Patient Affairs) to align their specific SPOT programs with the Group Portfolio strategy.
• Program Lifecycle Management: Monitor and challenge each program from the scoping phase through to closure.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure programs reach the necessary level of maturity and preparation prior to launch.
• Performance Management: Identify areas for improvement, track milestones and deliverables, and propose corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Governance Support: Facilitate and support Group Investment Strategic Committees (GI-SC) and Steering Committees to ensure effective decision-making.
• Reporting: Manage and analyze quarterly reporting via the Group Dashboard and provide support for the Group PPM tool (VYP) and Power BI.

2. Contribution to the GTPO Center of Excellence

• Methodology & Tools: Collaborate with the GTPO team to develop and implement standardized tools and solutions for enhanced portfolio management.
• Long-term Planning: Participate in the 3-year SPOT portfolio projection in coordination with other Excellence Directors and Business Functions.
• Network Animation: Lead and animate the internal networks of Program and Portfolio Managers.
• Change Management: Act as an ambassador for the methodologies and PPM tools (e.g., VYP) developed by the GTPO.

Required Profile:

• In-depth knowledge of the Pharmaceutical value chain.
• Extensive professional experience in Project and Program Management.
• Strong capacity for analysis, synthesis, and the simplification of complex processes.
• Deep understanding of the business challenges related to various corporate functions.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Proven ability in steering and execution with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking paired with a strong focus on operational performance.
• Professional courage and the ability to communicate openly and transparently.

We are committed to equal opportunities and developing talents in all their diversity. We value both experience and the desire to engage daily in contributing to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If this offer resonates with you, seize this opportunity to meet us!