Role: Industrial Placement Student 2025/2026 - Project Management
Start Date: 1st July 2025 for a term of 1 year
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
We are currently seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated student to join our project management team in Milton Park (Oxfordshire).
The Company
Evotec, Aptuit’s parent company, is a leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics of all types with operational sites in the UK, Europe and USA. Aptuit Oxford provides integrated Chemistry, Manufacturing and Quality Control capabilities to fully support drug substance development and GMP manufacturing at both laboratory and commercial scales for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API). Evotec has evolved into one of the global leaders in providing complete drug discovery and development solutions on a stand-alone basis and through holistic, fully integrated solutions.
The Team
The Global Portfolio Management Office (GPMO) is a highly functional, purpose-built team incorporating project management office, project management and business analysis teams which work to drive the Evotec business portfolio within the Global Drug Development (GDD) sector. With use of best-in-class project management methodologies, the Project Management (PM) team within GPMO is responsible for delivering value for our external partners via smooth execution of projects and driving internal strategic portfolios across global GDD sites.
The Role
As a Placement Student within GPMO you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and values-led culture with a passion for quality customer service, operational support and continuous improvement – with the focus on learning project management skills. You will assist in the management of selected projects within contract scope to meet the agreed business targets, under the supervision of Portfolio and Project Manager or PM Team Leader.
You will help support the full GPMO UK team in achieving the routine deliverables, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and apply business acumen and project management knowledge to resolve project challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with an experienced team in a dynamic contract research operation (CRO) environment, and to acquire and develop a wealth of new knowledge and skills.
Competences and abilities for the role
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Proactive, organised approach with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
* The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with personnel at all levels within Evotec.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good organisational and time-management skills.
* Good verbal communication skills.
* Interest and knowledge of the Life sciences sector.
* Understanding and knowledge of project management methodologies would be desirable.
Placement requirements
* This posting is only open to current undergraduate students in a relevant field, seeking a placement year as part of their undergraduate degree programme.
To apply for this position, please apply via Workday with a covering letter and CV.
Closing date for all applications will be Saturday 1st March 2025.
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