Director, Project Management (Drug Development R&D)

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

Job summary

A leading biotherapeutics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead global R&D drug development projects. This role involves overseeing project budgets, timelines, and team collaboration to ensure quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in the biotech industry and strong project management skills. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Competitive benefits are provided from day one.

Benefits

Healthcare

Financial protection resources

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 7+ years’ experience as a project manager in a global environment.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and operational tactics with project leader.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional development teams.

Skills

Influencing ability

Collaboration skills

Project management skills

Change management skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross‑functional R&D Drug Development projects of strategic importance to CSL’s product portfolio.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• 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.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ 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).

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

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency backup care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favourite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.

Please take the time to review our benefits site to see what’s available to you as a CSL employee.

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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