Project Manager
Biotech | Oncology | Clinical Trials | European Grant Programmes
Oxfordshire, UK
Permanent | Full Time
About the Company
An innovative clinical-stage oncology biotech is developing next-generation oncolytic immunotherapies designed for both direct and systemic delivery. The company is advancing multiple oncology programmes across early clinical development, including international Phase I/II studies in solid tumours, alongside a growing preclinical pipeline targeting areas of significant unmet need.
Backed by leading international life sciences investors and supported through competitive European and UK grant funding, the organisation operates within a highly collaborative, science-driven environment focused on translational innovation and operational excellence.
Opportunity
The company is seeking a highly organised and execution-focused Project Manager to coordinate delivery and reporting activities for a large Horizon Europe-funded oncology programme involving multiple international consortium partners and clinical sites across Europe and North America.
This role will play a central part in programme governance, consortium coordination, dissemination activities, reporting compliance, and stakeholder management across a complex cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Consortium Project Management
* Act as the central coordination point across consortium partners, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, reporting, and governance activities
* Maintain and track overall project plans, milestones, risks, and critical path activities
* Lead preparation and submission of periodic and final grant reports in line with EU funding requirements
* Coordinate activities across clinical, translational, operational, and regulatory workstreams
* Organise and chair consortium meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up actions
* Maintain audit-ready documentation and support compliance with grant regulations
* Liaise directly with funding authorities and external stakeholders as required
Dissemination & Communication
* Lead execution of the programme dissemination and communication strategy
* Coordinate external communications, publications, conference activities, and stakeholder engagement
* Ensure compliance with open-access and visibility requirements linked to EU-funded programmes
* Oversee project website content, digital communications, and dissemination materials
* Track dissemination metrics, KPIs, and engagement activities across consortium partners
Stakeholder & Partner Management
* Build strong working relationships across clinical sites, academic collaborators, CROs, and external vendors
* Ensure clarity of responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables across the consortium
* Support resolution of operational bottlenecks and cross-functional dependencies
* Facilitate communication across international teams and disciplines
Financial & Operational Oversight
* Support high-level budget tracking and financial reporting activities
* Monitor partner spend against grant allocations
* Assist with financial justifications and reporting requirements
* Ensure operational delivery remains aligned with programme budgets and timelines
Broader Pipeline Support
* Provide project management support across additional clinical and preclinical development programmes where required
* Support coordination of sponsor-led and investigator-led studies
* Assist with portfolio-level milestone tracking, governance, and risk management
* Help implement scalable project management tools and operational processes across the organisation
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects within biotech, life sciences, or clinical research
* Experience working on EU-funded programmes
* Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and/or translational research workflows
* Experience with grant reporting, compliance, and international consortium coordination
* Ability to work effectively across scientific, operational, and administrative functions
Desirable Experience
* Direct experience leading dissemination or communication work packages for EU-funded projects
* Familiarity with open science initiatives and scientific communication strategies
* Experience working with CROs, biomarker laboratories, or international clinical sites
* Oncology drug development exposure
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent organisational and project management skills
* Strong attention to detail and compliance-focused mindset
* High-quality written communication and reporting skills
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment
* Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong ownership mentality
* Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication abilities
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* Flexible working arrangements
* Private medical insurance
* Pension contribution scheme
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Collaborative and innovative company culture