Senior Project Manager

About the Role and Company

This opportunity involves leading the delivery of an internal Accredited Diagnostic Development Lab (ADDL) project within a major pharmaceutical organization based in Cambridge. The initiative aims to integrate digital capabilities to expedite the development, validation, and deployment of sophisticated diagnostics. This pivotal programme requires a seasoned senior project manager to structure governance and drive delivery efforts across multiple workstreams for the coming year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enforce a comprehensive programme governance framework incorporating efficient project reporting, delivery tracking, decision-making forums, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage a complex lab build project encompassing various scientific, digital, and operational teams, ensuring adherence to milestones, dependencies, risk mitigation, budget, and resource allocation.
• Produce and maintain transparent reporting for senior leadership through programme updates, progress assessments, and guidance of key decision-making sessions.
• Supervise budget allocation and benefits realisation by monitoring expenditure against the business case and expected returns.
• Ensure timely accomplishment of critical milestones supporting future clinical development and operations readiness.
• Collaborate with scientific, digital, and technology units to develop essential diagnostic and data capabilities in the newly established lab.
• Lead strategic planning efforts, including defining delivery roadmaps, milestones, and operational models to secure successful implementation through 2027.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise managing complex, multi-workstream, global programmes or projects with strong emphasis on planning, dependencies, and risk/issue resolution.
• Experience in developing and instigating governance structures.
• Background in pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Familiarity with laboratory construction or working within regulated environments.
• Competence in tracking budgets and return on investment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional project management accreditation such as PgMP, MSP, or equivalent certifications.

Additional Information

This role reports to the Oncology R&D PMO team but operates closely with the ADDL leadership on a daily basis and requires physical attendance for critical meetings/workshops despite a hybrid working arrangement. The position is a 12-month temporary assignment with a focus on a critical phase of the project.

Why Join?

The organisation is experiencing rapid growth and offers an innovative working environment to contribute meaningfully to delivering life-changing healthcare solutions. There is one vacancy available, inviting candidates who are ready to add fresh perspectives and drive impactful projects.