Project Manager (Drug discovery)

Northreach is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide clients and candidates with a seamless and personalised recruitment experience and create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.Reporting to the Head of Clinical Operations, the Project Manager will lead project management activities across one or more of the companies assets. This is a unique opportunity to be a major contributor to the success of well-positioned and wellfinanced cutting-edge Biotech company, employing a truly novel corporate model focused on driving synergies across all aspects of R&D and operations to develop transformative medicines.ResponsibilitiesLead the drafting and documenting of initial key project milestones, timelines, dependencies and goals in discussion with company leadershipOngoing monitoring of planned project timelines and milestones and tracking of all key project activities, including logging of most recent status and planned next steps, and providing regular updates and timely prompts to company leadership on outstanding project tasks and activitiesManage grant funding applications and grant-funded project workAssessment and implementation of fit-for-purpose software tools for project task managementDrafting and management of contractor documentation and agreements (i.e. MSA, work orders, CDA)Maintaining relevant project documentation and plans in an accessible and organized manner on company shared drivesManagement of key project meetings and documenting and tracking actions and outcomesContribute/lead the financial management of projects including tracking expenditure and providing project financial information to assist with budget and cash flow forecasts as requiredTaking a lead role in managing an external data room as appropriateComplete all appropriate GXP/SOP training and adhere to all role specific SOP requirementsAssist with relationship management – tracking status of interactions with key project partners and collaborators (including advisors and consultants)Contribute to strategy decisions by being a key member of the multidisciplinary and integrated leadership teamAssisting with consolidating activities against financial milestones as requiredProviding assistance with investor presentations and Board meeting materials as requiredRequirementsLife sciences degree or experience in industry being involved and leading drug discovery projectsDemonstrates successful organisation skills and full project management lifecycle experienceExperience of the legal, contractual and financial aspects in small biotechAbility to build relationships cross-functionally and influence both internally and externallyExcellent leadership, communication and presentation skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to respond quickly and flexibly to changing prioritiesAbility to multi-task whilst maintaining attention to detailWillingness to do what needs to be doneLive and promote the company valuesSound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management toolsProject Management Training ie: Scrum with Kanban (PSK), Professional (PMI) / PRINCE II certification or equivalentNorthreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.