Clinical Project Manager - 12 month fixed term contract - small Biotech
I am currently partnered with a small Biotech client who focus on innovative Respiratory studies in their search for a Clinical Project Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract for a maternity cover.
Days per week: 5
Location: Fully remote in the UK
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
The ideal background for this role is someone who has project management experience in the pharmaceutical sector and knowledge of CMC. Small biotech backgrounds are preferred.
Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering on the non-clinical aspects of our small Biotech's lead program working with the function leads according to the agreed development plan. The Project Manager reports directly to the CEO and is responsible to the CEO for the delivery of the non-clinical plan to the timeline and objectives.
The Project Manager is responsible for managing the non-clinical program as an influential, capable and credible project management professional. Reporting to the CEO, the Project Manager has accountability for the program to progress on time and budget. The individual contributes to creating a safe working environment, and an inclusive, agile and collaborative culture for employees and consultants as well as maintaining excellent relationships with service providers to the Company.
The Project Manager position sits within the Development Group of our client and the post-holder will provide high-level project management skills to lead the development program for the treatment of disease.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that the non-clinical development programs (objectives and timelines) are clearly communicated and understood by all required parties.
* Working with the CEO and the function leads to develop and agree a detailed non-clinical development plan aligned to the Company’s development goals.
* Support the function leads in the generation of Request for Proposals and contractor selection.
* In co-ordination with the function leads and CEO, manage the Company’s relationship with its CROs,
* Liaising with the laboratory-based team, communicating the Company’s development goals,
* Contribute to the overall scientific excellence of the development activities.
* Coordinate the non-clinical team’s activities according to project plans and timelines.
* Monitor non-clinical budgets and attend frequent forecast meetings.
* Flexibly work across all activities in the non-clinical program to ensure oversight.
* Review protocols and reports generated across the project, as well as identifying appropriate members of the team to also review.
* Develop and monitor non-clinical project plans and Gantt charts.
* Lead frequent development risk management brainstorming meetings and, as required, issue management meetings – recording the outcomes of these as required.
* Coordinate sponsor sign-off and filing of documents.
* Provide frequent updates on development activities to the CEO.
* Take leadership of the Company’s quality system to meet its obligations as Sponsor.
Please apply here and Harry Henson will be in touch to discuss your application further.
*while the job title is Clinical Project Manager this role is actually non-clinical and more focused within the CMC side, but Clinical candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered