Project Manager AF/016201 South East c47k As an experienced project manager in preclinical / early stage development, you will provide overall project management leadership to project development teams. As project manager in the biopharmaceutical area you will coordinate and integrate the activities of a team of subject matter experts with accountability for developing approved development plans. You will be liaising with external customers/clients and internal managers to manage projects and oversee the project teams undertaking the analysis and development work. Key Responsibilities: � Coordinate and integrate the activities of a team of subject matter experts with accountability for developing an approved development plan (e.g.: Product Development Plan), subject to further approval as may be required � Drive performance against the integrated product development plan and seek opportunities to accelerate project activities � Provide clear direction on product development project requirements and deliverables and communicate expectations to internal and external stakeholders � Apply project management best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects that ensures delivery of a high quality product on time and within budget � Work with Business Unit Head or designee to identify core team members and to ensure team membership is appropriate at each stage of the project � Anticipates potential development hurdles and issues and proactively establish a risk management plan to avoid or minimise performance delays or cost overruns Skills, Education, Background and Experience: � BSc, MSc, PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, or other related life science required � Hands on expertise with MS Project required � Provide overall project management leadership to the project development teams � Coordinate and integrate the activities of a team of subject matter experts with accountability for developing an approved development plan (e.g. Product Development Plan), subject to further approval as may be required � Experience of budgeting highly desirable � Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Six-Sigma or Lean training is highly desirable To Apply Please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF /016201. Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert.