ABOUT RXCELERATE The RxCelerate group is a drug discovery and development service provider with clients ranging from virtual biotech companies to global pharmaceutical organisations in Europe and the USA. We design and deliver a range of drug discovery projects from concept through to early clinical development and provide Project Management resources to our clients. RxCelerate has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Team on a full-time basis, based at the Babraham Research Campus, a leading site within the Cambridge Life Sciences hub. This is an exciting time to join our team as we scale up to support our growing and global client base. THE ROLE The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of multiple drug discovery programmes from early research through to development and early clinical phases. Working within multi-disciplinary teams they will be responsible for the delivery of projects to defined plans, timelines and costs. In a fast-moving environment, they will need to be highly organised with outstanding attention to detail, have a pro-active approach to challenges and demonstrate exceptional team-working skills. As a senior member of the Project Management Team, they will contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the group. The Senior Project Manager will have line management responsibilities and be expected to mentor less-experienced team members. Key Responsibilities • Design project plans and budgets in line with client requirements. • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and other visual tools for tracking client and internal projects. • Apply a proactive approach in identifying risks and develop mitigation strategies along with other project team members. • Contribute to scientific and operational discussions with clients and functional experts to define project strategy and goals. • Manage in-house and outsourced project activities to deliver projects to agreed plans. • Maintain contracts trackers and budgets for clients including approval of invoices and requisition for services management via client portals • Act as key point of contact for clients, collaborators and contract research organisations to build productive working relationships and manage expectations. • Administer internal and external team meetings ensuring responsibilities are defined and stakeholders work to agreed plans • Drive high-performance of project teams, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making. • Manage scientific documentation and data for project progression, patent filing, regulatory submissions and in preparation for asset or corporate sale. • Leverage own management experience to mentor and develop less experienced members of the project management team • Act as Line Manager to Project Manager and Project coordinator when required • Work with the head of the group to design and implement the business strategy for the Project Management team. • Contribute to the development of internal operational systems to support company growth. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential o Life Sciences degree (BSc or MSc) o Experience gained within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company preferably in a project management and client facing role. o Experience of the Project Management role in preclinical or early clinical project teams. o Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. o Strong time management and organisational skills to enable planning of work on multiple projects during daily routine. o Experience of working in a matrix organisation with multi-disciplinary teams. o Experience of line managing and mentoring less-experienced staff. o Ability to resolve conflicts at different levels of the organisation to facilitate a positive outcome. o Working knowledge of standard Project Management methodologies, tools and processes. o Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, at a minimum. Desirable o Experience and knowledge of working with project management tools like MS Project, or Smartsheet o Experience of drug development and regulatory submissions for early clinical trials is desirable. o Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or similar). o Experience in leading and implementing change management initiatives across diverse teams and organizational structures. RxCelerate offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme and company benefit package.