Company Overview
We are a privately TechBio group of companies at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. Our portfolio spans drug discovery, MedTech solutions, AI-driven drug development, branded generics formulation and development, contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services, and pharmacovigilance expertise. With a commitment to accelerating life-changing therapies, we operate as an agile, integrated ecosystem that bridges cutting-edge research with commercial excellence. Headquartered in a dynamic hub for biotech innovation, we foster a collaborative culture where bold ideas thrive under direct executive oversight.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will report directly to the CEO and serve as a strategic linchpin across our diverse group of companies. This high-impact role involves overseeing complex, cross-functional projects in drug discovery, MedTech, AI applications – One Platform for Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Quality, Supply chain, Operations etc. You will drive end-to-end project execution from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory standards, and timelines. As a trusted advisor to the CEO, you will provide executive-level insights, mitigate risks, and champion operational efficiency in a fast-paced, privately held environment. This position demands a blend of scientific acumen, leadership prowess, and entrepreneurial spirit to propel our group's growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Project Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for initiatives spanning drug discovery pipelines, AI-enhanced target identification, MedTech device integration, M& A Projects, JV Projects, CDMO scale-up, and pharmacovigilance protocols; define scope, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and KPIs to align with CEO priorities and group-wide goals.
* Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, regulatory experts, and external partners; foster collaboration across company silos to ensure seamless integration of AI tools in drug development and CDMO workflows.
* Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks related to timelines, budgets, regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA/EMA guidelines), and technical challenges in pharmacovigilance case processing or MedTech prototyping; implement contingency strategies to safeguard project outcomes.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for internal executives, clients, and vendors; build and maintain strong relationships to facilitate smooth project delivery, from pre-clinical drug discovery stages to branded generics market launch.
* Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress using advanced tools (e.g., PMS, or AI analytics platforms); deliver concise, data-driven updates to the CEO, highlighting achievements, bottlenecks, and ROI projections for portfolio-wide initiatives.
* Process Optimization: Champion continuous improvement by developing frameworks for quality decision-making, resource optimization, and innovation integration, such as leveraging AI for pharmacovigilance signal detection or streamlining CDMO tech transfers.
* Regulatory and Compliance Oversight: Ensure all projects adhere to global standards (e.g., ICH guidelines, GxP requirements) across drug development, MedTech validation, and safety surveillance; coordinate audits and documentation for branded generics and CDMO contracts.
* Innovation and Scalability: Collaborate with R&D leads to explore synergies between AI, drug discovery, and MedTech; support business development by evaluating project feasibility for new partnerships or expansions in generics and pharmacovigilance services.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred, with certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma highly desirable.
* Experience: 7+ years in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or MedTech sectors, with proven track record in at least two of the following: drug discovery, AI/ML applications in pharma, CDMO operations, branded generics development, or pharmacovigilance; direct reporting to C-suite experience is a strong plus.
* Skills:
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.
* Proficiency in project management software and data analytics tools; familiarity with AI platforms for drug design is advantageous.
* Deep knowledge of pharma regulations, lifecycle management, and risk frameworks.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities for executive briefings.
* Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, privately held setting with ambiguity and rapid pivots.
* Ability to travel across different sites in UK, EU, ASIA and other countries
What We Offer
* Direct access to the CEO for high-visibility impact and career acceleration.
* Competitive compensation package, including equity options in our growing group.
* Health coverage.
* A collaborative, innovation-driven culture in a specialty pharma leader.
1. If you are a strategic thinker passionate about transforming healthcare through integrated pharma solutions, apply today to shape the future of our group!