Pharma Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pharma Project Manager for an initial 6-month contract, primarily remote with occasional travel to the Manchester office. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional programmes in a highly regulated environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
  • Influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex matrix organizations to drive project success.
  • Implement governance, planning, risk, and dependency management processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with teams to ensure alignment and momentum across multiple workstreams.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular project reviews and updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven project management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, clinical, diagnostics, or medtech sectors.
  • Strong track record of delivering complex cross-functional programmes.
  • Experience collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong skills in governance, planning, risk management, and dependency management.
  • Credibility, collaboration, and commercial awareness in project management.