Scientific Project Manager

Description

Project Manager

Location – Cambridge

Sector – Biotechnology

Salary – £45-55K (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

Hybrid – 1-2 days a week onsite

We are currently offering the opportunity for an experienced scientific Project Manager to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to contribute to the development of novel RNA-based therapeutics.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with several years’ experience in a Project Management position within the biotech or drug discovery sectors looking for a permanent and full-time role to advance their career.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Role

As a Project Manager within the projects team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the planning and delivery of client-focused technical projects, as well as some in-house R&D projects.
• Design and manage the full lifecycle of project management including proposal writing, project planning, timeline management, budget management, internal/external stakeholder communication, project completion, resource management etc.
• Occasional supporting of projects relating to process and product development, product scale up and regulatory submissions.
• Writing commercial proposals alongside the technical and sales teams.
• Communicating project timelines and updates with clients.
• Liaising with a wide variety of teams (sales, finance, R&D, process development, legal, senior management) including presenting project updates to senior management.
• Spotting and implementing improvements for project and departmental efficiency.

Current / Recent Experience Required:

• BSc or MSc in a biological or life science discipline. (essential, equivalent experience welcome)
• At least 3 years of project management experience within a biotechnology, biological, or drug discovery setting with a strong preference for technical projects. (essential)
• PMP, PRINCE2 or other project management certifications would be a bonus. (desired)
• Strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects of varying complexity. (essential)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders of varying seniority (both internal and external). (essential).
• Proven ability to prioritise whilst being detail oriented when working on various projects simultaneously. (essential)

Profile Required:

• Right to work in the UK without need for future sponsorship currently, or in the future (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge for 1-2 days a week onsite (essential).
• An interest in working closely with clients on client-based projects (essential).

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.

To apply

If you would like to apply to this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charlie Cox at charlie.cox@taylorollinson.co.uk – alternatively, please call Charlie on 07903 204577.