Product Development Program Manager – Animal Health

Clinglobal Group

8d•Remote

About The Position

Clinglobal is seeking an experienced Product Development Program Manager to support Business Development efforts with entry-level Sponsors and develop and manage Product Development Programs. This remote role, based in North America or Europe, serves as a primary contact and coordinator across the Clinglobal Group’s strategic business units and external partners, supporting high-quality, timely, and compliant delivery of development programs. The successful candidate provides initial guidance on animal care product development, assesses the Group’s capability to support all or part of a program, coordinates input across strategic business units (SBUs), manages program plans and systems, and supports timely preparation of quotes and proposals. The role is in the Business Development division and reports to the Chief Commercial Officer, based in the UK. Clinglobal is an Animal Health Contract Research Organization (CRO) and member of the Clinglobal Group. It accelerates animal health innovation through a model combining streamlined contracting, centralized project and program management, and preclinical, clinical, regulatory, data science, and laboratory services delivered by group companies and strategic partners. The employee will primarily work at a desk/computer during normal business hours, with flexibility for after-hours, evenings, weekends, or public holidays according to pre-arranged schedules. Occasional travel is required for Sponsor meetings, audits, and partner visits. The full job description, including all duties, expectations, and detailed requirements, will be shared and discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Degree in a related Life Sciences discipline.
At least 10 years’ experience in animal health drug/product development.
Strong industry expertise, including working knowledge of FDA CVM, EMA, VMD, GRP, GLP, GCP, VICH Guidelines, pre-clinical regulatory requirements, clinical field studies, and data quality requirements.
Global regulatory experience, including authoring submission documents and responses to questions, providing scientific advice, and participating in in-person interactions.
Exceptional organisational, project, and program management skills.
Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to work effectively across time zones with a UK-based reporting line and global stakeholders.
Willingness to travel occasionally for Sponsor meetings, audits, and partner visits.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Lead Manager for Sponsors, helping identify needs, priorities, and constraints, including regulatory, ethical, and economic considerations.
Liaise with Clinglobal Group strategic business units to gather feedback, provide Sponsors with preliminary guidance, and ensure enquiries are adequately handled.
Act as the primary project contact with Sponsors, maintaining communication and reporting schedules.
Coordinate resources across strategic business units and departments to achieve project outcomes on time.
Develop and oversee project management plans for company projects and product development programs.
Coordinate programs across formulation, safety, efficacy, and regulatory/registration phases, managing relationships with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
Ensure full project life-cycle completion and delivery of outcomes according to timelines, quality, and cost.
Provide regular status reporting to management and Sponsors, including budgets and timelines, via project review meetings.
Proactively identify and manage risks related to feasibility, resources, execution, and budget.
Develop and maintain project management tools, including Gantt charts, budgets, forecasts, and risk registers.
Mentor and train team members on Program Management principles.
Promote Clinglobal’s capabilities and values internally and externally.
Represent the Group at industry events, conferences, customer meetings, and professional associations.