Associate Director, Project Management

CSL (EMEA); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader in the UK seeks an experienced project manager to lead cross-functional R&D projects. The role requires 10+ years in the biotechnology field and expertise in project management to ensure successful operational delivery of projects. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment, contributing towards innovative therapies.

Benefits

Well-being prioritization and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional project teams.
• In-depth knowledge in drug research and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of R&D projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Accountable for the accuracy of reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Collaboration skills

Drug research knowledge

Business objectives alignment

Change management skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

You will be responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL’s product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
• Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
• Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross‑functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
• Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current
• Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department

Skills and Experience Required

• 10+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager leading cross‑functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment
• In‑depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality
• Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills
• Proven success with building and developing matrix teams
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills
• Exemplary project management skills
• Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)

Qualifications and Education Required

• Required – Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Preferred – An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Our Benefits

We encourage you to make your well‑being a priority. It’s important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

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