The Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Filler Program Lead is responsible for the evaluation, development, and lifecycle execution of HA filler assets, supporting the build-out of a competitive global aesthetics portfolio.
The portfolio will be primarily built through external innovation, with this role partnering closely with Business Development & Licensing to assess and progress external opportunities. The role does not define portfolio strategy but ensures that selected assets are rigorously evaluated and effectively translated into approvable and commercially viable products.
This position sits at the intersection of Business Development, R&D, Regulatory, Medical, and Commercial, ensuring seamless execution from asset assessment through development, industrialization, regulatory approval, and lifecycle management.
The HA Filler Program Lead acts as a central integrator and technical expert, responsible for shaping development approaches and driving disciplined execution across internal functions and external partners.
As a recognized expert in HA injectable development, you will lead the progression of assets from initial evaluation through to commercial readiness, including:
Assessment of product design and technical characteristics
Definition of development and evidence requirements (clinical and non-clinical)
Oversight of regulatory strategy and submission readiness
Ensuring manufacturing and industrialization feasibility
Alignment of product features with injector needs and commercial requirements
From asset selection through to market readiness, you will drive execution, balancing technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and practical usability to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality delivery.
You will play a critical role in enabling the delivery of an innovative filler portfolio that complements our recombinant neuroinhibitor, corabotase, ensuring assets are not only approvable, but also fit-for-use, differentiated, and competitive in clinical practice.
1. External Asset Evaluation & Integration
Evaluate:
Product design and performance characteristics (e.g. rheology, usability)
Clinical evidence and data packages
Regulatory feasibility across key markets
Manufacturing robustness and scalability
Identify development gaps, risks, and requirements to ensure assets are fit for progression
Provide clear, cross-functional recommendations to support asset selection decisions
2. Development Strategy Translation & Program Planning
Define:
Evidence requirements (clinical and non-clinical)
Regulatory pathways and submission approach
Industrialization and technical readiness requirements
Build and maintain integrated program plans covering timelines, milestones, risks, and budget
3. End-to-End Development Execution
Drive cross-functional delivery across:
4. Regulatory & Approval Delivery
Ensure readiness for:
CE marking (EU MDR)
FDA and other key market registrations
Oversee preparation of technical files, clinical documentation, and submission dossiers
Manage interactions with regulatory stakeholders (internally and externally)
Ensure compliance throughout development and submission
5. Manufacturing & Industrialization Readiness
Collaborate with:
6. External Partner Management
Ensure:
Alignment on development scope and deliverables
Delivery against agreed timelines, cost, and quality
Drive performance through clear governance and escalation mechanisms
Maintain strong, constructive, and performance-focused partnerships
7. Cross-functional Integration & Alignment
8. Lifecycle Management Execution
9. Governance & Reporting
Prepare and present program updates, risks, and recommendations to governance bodies
Ensure decision readiness through:
Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Material Science) preferred
Additional business exposure (e.g. MBA or equivalent) is a plus but not required
10 – 15+ years of experience of HA fillers, injectables, or comparable device-based technologies
Proven experience in development and program leadership within a regulated environment (EU MDR, FDA or equivalent)
Strong track record in leading development of medical devices or injectables from evaluation through to registration and market readiness
Experience working with:
External partners (manufacturers, licensors, developers, CDMOs)
Cross-functional global teams (Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial)
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