Director, Project Management

CSL Plasma; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotherapeutics company is seeking a Project Manager to lead the operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects. Responsibilities include defining strategy, managing budgets and timelines, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of project management experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic biotech environment in Wigan.

Benefits

Well-being prioritization

Innovative working environment

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 7+ years’ experience as a project manager.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management in a matrix environment

Influencing ability

Collaboration skills

Excellent communication

Change management

Knowledge of drug research and development

Coaching and mentorship

Education

Bachelor degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced degree in Science or related field

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 esponsible 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

• 2+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 7+ 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

• 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.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

Do work that matters at CSL Behring!