Project Manager - R&D (Life Sciences) Consultant
Project Manager - R&D (Life Sciences) Consultant
at ClinChoice (View all jobs)United Kingdom
Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds....
ClinChoice is searching for a Project Manager - R&D (Life Sciences) Consultant for 12 months Contract with possibility of extension to join one of our clients.
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development, and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client’s counterparts.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager for R&D in Life Sciences is responsible for managing and delivering research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences. This includes overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and cross-functional team collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop project plans, milestones, and timelines specific to R&D in life sciences.
- Cross-functional Team Leadership: Lead teams comprising scientists, clinical researchers, and engineers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to life sciences regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA).
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, particularly in regulatory and safety matters.
- Budget Management: Track and control project expenditures.
- Strong scientific and regulatory knowledge.
- Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities, particularly in high-stakes research environments.
This role plays a key role in managing cutting-edge research initiatives, driving innovation, and ensuring project success in the life sciences industry.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelors in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degrees or PMP certification preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years in R&D project management in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals.
- Skills: Expertise in project management tools, regulatory requirements, and ability to manage complex scientific projects.
The Application Process
Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.
Who will you be working for?
About ClinChoice
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Our Company Ethos
Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel.The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.
ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities.We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.
Key words: R&D, Project Manager, Life Science, PMP
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