Contract Programme Manager – Life Sciences/Pharma

Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited is seeking a Project/Programme Manager to join our Commercial team on a 2-month fixed-term contract. You will manage client relationships and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards, supporting long-term alliances.

The role requires a scientific degree or PhD, PM qualification preferred, and solid experience using MS Project & MS Excel. A background in biopharma and client deliverables is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Scientific Degree or PhD.
• Project Management qualification preferred.
• Demonstrable experience using Project Management tools, methodologies & techniques.
• Significant project management experience inclusive of budgetary ownership, preferably within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Good technical understanding of biopharmaceutical process development and GMP manufacturing.
• Experience of working to external client deliverables.
• Line management experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience of managing projects using MS Project & MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client / partner satisfaction to ensure successful long-term alliances.
• Understand client needs and identifies ongoing project opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the agreed scope, timeline and budget and project milestones are met.
• Ensure project risks are identified, and effective mitigation actions are put in place.
• Provide project updates and performance data to OXB Management to enable effective strategic and tactical decision making.
• Be responsible for all financial aspects of the collaboration including forecasting, cost control and invoicing etc.
• Determine scope, costings, and timelines for new work packages.
• Assist with preparing proposals and contributes to contract negotiations for prospective clients.

Skills

Project management

Budget ownership

Education

Scientific Degree or PhD

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited is seeking a Project/Programme Manager to join our Commercial team on a 2-month fixed-term contract. You will manage client relationships and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards, supporting long-term alliances.

The role requires a scientific degree or PhD, PM qualification preferred, and solid experience using MS Project & MS Excel. A background in biopharma and client deliverables is highly valued.