Development Project Manager

Mason Harding; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Harding is seeking a Development Project Manager for a remote role (UK) with occasional site travel. In this position, you will lead integrated development programme plans across various activities in a collaborative biotech environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in biotech or pharma, especially in early clinical studies, and strong project management skills. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a well-funded biotech during its key clinical growth phase.

Qualifications

• Experience within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.
• Strong project management experience within drug development.
• Exposure to Phase I / early clinical studies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated development programme plans across various activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendor partnerships.
• Track timelines, risks, deliverables, and programme milestones.
• Support regulatory documentation and submission activities.

Skills

Project/programme management

Stakeholder management

Clinical trial experience

Organisational skills

Job description

Development Project Manager | Remote (UK) with occasional site travel as required

Mason Harding are proud to be supporting an emerging and well-funded UK biotech in hiring a Development Project Manager to support the progression of innovative immunotherapy programmes into early clinical development.

Following significant recent investment and continued pipeline growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative biotech environment at a key stage of clinical advancement, reporting into the VP Clinical Development.

What you can expect in the role

• Manage integrated development programme plans across clinical, CMC, regulatory, and nonclinical activities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external CRO/vendor partnerships
• Track timelines, risks, deliverables, and programme milestones
• Support regulatory documentation and submission activities
• Contribute to quality systems, SOP coordination, and audit readiness

Relevant skills you'll bring to the table to succeed

• Experience within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments
• Strong project/programme/clinical trial management experience within drug development
• Exposure to Phase I / early clinical studies is essential
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative biotech setting

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly innovative platform centric, and well-funded biotech, at a pivotal stage of growth and clinical progression.

Sound good? Send a copy of your updated CV NOW - we look forward to reviewing your application!