Assistant Project Manager

Pharmaron; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the critical sector is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to kick-start their career. You'll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects and collaborating across departments. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to grow their skills and build confidence in project management.

Benefits

Vibrant and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive team dynamics

Qualifications

• Scientific background - Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to a clean and safe working environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Product Registration process.
• Input and maintain project data.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage project materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a scientific field

Job description

Job Introduction

We are looking for:

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Project Manager. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects, collaborating with experienced professionals across departments such as business development, quotations, chemistry, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA). You’ll play a key part in helping to keep projects on track, learning how to manage timelines, communicate with clients, and contribute to the smooth running of our operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, build your confidence, and start your journey in project management within a fast-paced and exciting industry.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Assist with the Product Registration process
• Input and maintain project and other data into the appropriate system to ensure that records are current and accurate
• Assist with generation of draft invoices
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide responses to queries and keep stakeholders proactively informed of the status of projects.
• Manage the receipt, unpacking, storage and logging of customer supplied materials and radioactive materials
• Assist with the management of all customer materials, surplus materials and stocks
• Assist with the despatch service for products and materials leaving site ensuring that all documentation is checked, and all issues are investigated and resolved
• Ensure materials for despatch are packaged and labelled in accordance with transport regulations
• To provide cover for the Senior Project Manager / Project Manager when required
• Involvement in t/cons and /or e-mails to clarify and finalise project work or discuss any issues arising
• Generation of project checklists
• Ensure that all work carried out is compliant with all regulations, company policies and the sites ISO standards.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Scientific background - Degree level or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform tasks with diligence, courteous assertiveness, and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe working environment, with the initiative to report any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality, with a clear understanding of when and how to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Willingness to take on additional duties or projects as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting business performance.